NFL 2026
TJ #26
RB · #26 Buffalo Bills

Ty Johnson

Running Back · Maryland

Maryland product whose receiving chops have made him a useful piece in Buffalo's backfield.

Ty Johnson has bounced around the league since 2019 before finding a steady role with the Bills. His pass-catching ability earned him snaps over younger backs in 2025. He set a career high in total touchdowns that season.

Career-high five total touchdowns in 2025
Sixth-round pick in 2019
263 receiving yards in 2025

Path to the league

Johnson played at Maryland and was drafted by Detroit in the sixth round in 2019. He later spent time with the Jets before joining Buffalo. His value has centered on third-down work and pass protection.

2025 season

Johnson entered the year as the expected third back behind James Cook and Ray Davis but outsnapped Davis thanks to his receiving role. He carried 50 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns and added 24 catches for 263 yards and two scores. His five total touchdowns marked a career high, capped by two scores in the regular-season finale.

Sources

  • Wikipedia: Ty Johnson
  • ESPN: Ty Johnson player page

Statistics

2025 season and career

2025 Season · Rushing

17 games played
50
CAR
200
YDS
4.0
AVG
3
TD
23
LNG

Rushing · career

YearTeamGPCARYDSAVGTDLNG
2025bills17502004.0323
2024bills17412135.2119
2023bills10301324.4013
2022jets17301605.3132
2021jets16612383.9224
2020lions2000.000
2020jets11542544.7134
20202020 Totals11542544.7134
2019lions16632734.3040

Receiving · career

YearTeamGPRECYDSAVGTDLNG
2025bills172426311.0252
2024bills171828415.8341
2023bills107628.9128
2022jets1712887.3016
2021jets163437210.9223
2020lions2000.000
2020jets1116996.2118
20202020 Totals1116996.2118
2019lions16241094.5013

Player Profile

26
Jersey
5' 10"
Height
210 lbs
Weight
8 seasons
Experience

Background

Position
Running Back
Group
offense
College
Maryland
Hometown
Cumberland, MD, USA
Age
28
Status
active