History of Ty Johnson (American football) in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
March 19, 2024: Re-signed with the Bills
On March 19, 2024, Ty Johnson re-signed with the Buffalo Bills.
