Jets' Jermaine Johnson en route to Pro Bowl Games
Jermaine Johnson. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Jermaine Johnson is headed to the Pro Bowl.
The Jets’ second-year defensive end was named as a replacement for Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack, who can’t participate due to an injury.
Johnson joins his defensive teammates tackle Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner on the Pro Bowl roster.
“Headed to my first Pro Bowl!” Johnson tweeted. “All Glory to GOD.”
A first-round pick in 2022, Johnson had 2.5 sacks while playing 312 snaps as a rookie. He elevated his game in his second NFL season and was originally named an alternate for the Pro Bowl.
Johnson started all 17 games and finished second on the Jets with 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. He also had seven passes defensed, an interception that he returned for a touchdown, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt. Johnson played 748 snaps, second only to Williams among defensive linemen.
The Pro Bowl Games take place Sunday in Orlando, Florida.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
