History of Ty Johnson (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Ty Johnson is an American football running back currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Maryland. His professional career highlights include playing running back in the NFL. He's known for his role as a running back and his contribution to his team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 17, 1997: Ty Johnson Born

On September 17, 1997, Ty Marquise Johnson was born. He is now a professional football running back for the Buffalo Bills.

2013: Fort Hill High School Championships

In 2013, Ty Johnson lead Fort Hill High School to the Maryland 1A State Football Championship. He was named Area High School Football Player of the Year by the Cumberland Times-News.

June 2014: Committed to Maryland Terrapins

In June 2014, Ty Johnson verbally committed to the Maryland Terrapins shortly after receiving a scholarship offer.

2014: Fort Hill High School Championships

In 2014, Ty Johnson lead Fort Hill High School to another Maryland 1A State Football Championship. After this season, Johnson was named Area High School Football Player of the Year and to the Maryland High School Consensus All-State team.

February 2015: Signed with Maryland Terrapins

In February 2015, Ty Johnson officially signed his letter of intent to attend Maryland.

2016: Single Season Yards Record

In 2016, during his sophomore season, Ty Johnson set the Terrapins’ single season yards per carry record, averaging 9.1 yards per rushing attempt.

2017: Kick Return Touchdown

In 2017, Ty Johnson scored a 100-yard kick return touchdown against Ohio State.

December 2018: Graduation from Maryland

In December 2018, Ty Johnson graduated from Maryland.

2019: Maryland Pro Day

In 2019, Ty Johnson attended Maryland's pro day and impressed scouts with a fast 40-yard dash time and bench press performance.

2019: Drafted by Detroit Lions

In 2019, Ty Johnson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round, 186th overall. He later made his NFL debut and first career start this year.

October 1, 2020: Waived by the Lions

On October 1, 2020, Ty Johnson was waived by the Detroit Lions.

October 2, 2020: Claimed by the New York Jets

On October 2, 2020, Ty Johnson was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

March 28, 2023: Re-signed with the Jets

On March 28, 2023, Ty Johnson re-signed with the New York Jets.

April 26, 2023: Released by the Jets

On April 26, 2023, Ty Johnson was released by the Jets with a non-football injury designation after suffering a torn pec.

August 21, 2023: Signed with the Buffalo Bills

On August 21, 2023, Ty Johnson signed with the Buffalo Bills.

August 29, 2023: Waived by the Bills

On August 29, 2023, Ty Johnson was waived by the Buffalo Bills, but re-signed to the practice squad.

October 20, 2023: Promoted to Active Roster

On October 20, 2023, Ty Johnson was promoted to the active roster of the Buffalo Bills.

2023: Finished Regular Season

In 2023, Ty Johnson finished the regular season with the Buffalo Bills, recording 194 all-purpose yards and a receiving touchdown. He rushed 15 times for 66 yards in the Bills' two postseason games.