53DJ Johnson
LB · 4th season
YR 4
Current depth chart
LBPractice squad — not on the active depth chartYR 4
Depth relationships
Bio
D.J. Johnson is a 6'4", 270-pound right outside linebacker entering his fourth season out of Oregon and Miami. Selected 80th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by Carolina, Johnson joined the Washington Commanders and carries a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1,145,000.
DJ Johnson played 4 games in 2025 with a 18% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'4"Weight260 lbHometownSacramento, CAAge28CollegeOregon · MiamiDraftedRound 3 · #80 overall · 2023 · CARExperience3 NFL seasons
Contract
$248Kper year · AAV
Years 1Cap 0.1%
T-218 of 278 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
2
TACKLES
Career path
MIAMICollege
OREGONthrough 2022
PANTHERS2023 – 2024
Drafted · Round 3 · Pick 80
COMMANDERS2025 — present