Jaguars Signal Former Payments Defender

The Jacksonville Jaguars are including a former star prospect.

They bulked up their defensive position with a veteran deal with.

In response to a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community, they’re bringing in DT Austin Johnson.

Veteran DL Austin Johnson is signing with the #Jaguars, supply says, as the previous #Payments free agent provides depth to Jax.

The #Titans second-round decide in 2016, Johnson has additionally performed for the #Giants and #Chargers.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 4, 2025

The 31-year-old has made 131 appearances (56 begins) within the league for the reason that Tennessee Titans took him within the second spherical of the 2016 NFL Draft.

He’s coming off making 15 appearances (one begin) for the Buffalo Payments final season.

He performed 31% of the group’s defensive snaps when he suited up, and completed the yr with 19 complete tackles and the primary two interceptions of his profession.

All through his profession, he’s amassed 260 tackles and eight.5 sacks.

A nine-year veteran, he’s additionally had stints with the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Jaguars have now added extra depth to the inside of the defensive position whereas Arik Armstead works his approach again from a again damage and Maason Smith continues to be on the energetic/bodily unable to carry out (PUP) record.

Whereas he may not be an element out of the gate and is probably not in line to begin,…