Bengals Sign WR Xavier Johnson To Practice Squad

Cincinnati’s practice squad now includes: 

1. RB Gary Brightwell
2. OT Andrew Coker
3. G Jaxson Kirkland (Injured)
4. CB Bralyn Lux
5. C Seth McLaughlin
6. RB Kendall Milton
7. WR Jordan Moore
8. T Javon Foster
9. DB Russ Yeast
10. WR Kendric Pryor
11. DT Howard Cross
12. LB Liam Anderson
13. LB Antwaun Powell-Ryalnd
14. QB Sean Clifford
15. DB Jalen Kimber
16. WR Xavier Johnson

Johnson, 26, was a three-star recruit who committed to Ohio State and spent five years with the Buckeyes. He signed on with the Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft but was let go during final roster cuts. 

He caught on with the Texans and spent the season on the practice squad. Houston brought him back on a futures deal for 2025 but cut him with an injury designation in August. 

During his five-year college career, Johnson caught 26 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns while adding 44 carries for another 353 yards and a touchdown in 54 career games.