The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Tysheem Johnson to their practice squad, the team announced on Monday evening. Johnson went undrafted in 2025 but signed with the Chicago Bears in the offseason. The former Oregon Ducks standout was later waived via injury settlement.
Johnson was praised for his versatility coming out of college. NFL Draft Diamonds praised the safety’s effectiveness in zone coverage in his 2025 NFL scouting profile:
Tysheem Johnson is a versatile, instinctive safety who excels in coverage and offers value in run support. His ability to impact the game at all three levels, combined with his above-average play speed, makes him a solid asset for any defense. Johnson is particularly effective in zone coverage, where his awareness and ball skills allow him to disrupt passing lanes and capitalize on turnovers. — NFL Draft Diamonds scouting report
The Falcons had one practice squad opening available after signing cornerback C.J. Henderson to the 53-man roster prior to Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals. Henderson came away with the game-clinching interception in the fourth quarter to secure Sunday’s 26-19 victory.
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Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering Week 17 below.
Quarterback (2)Running back (3)Wide Receiver (7)Tight End (4)Offensive Line (9)Defensive line (6)EDGE (4)ILB (5)Cornerback (7)Safety (3)Specialists (3)Falcons 16-man practice squad
RB Carlos Washington (26)
Reserve/Injured listReserve/Physically unable to perform listReserve/Non-football injury list
The Falcons will host the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football in Week 17. The Rams are coming off an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks and are fighting to win a tight race in the NFC West.
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