QB Josh Johnson's NFL tour continues on 15th NFL team after Cardinals signing

Johnson began his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom he started five games from 2009-11 and showed no indication that he was on track to play for nearly half of the league (and counting). Overall, he completed just 54.2 percent of his pass attempts with five touchdowns and 10 interceptions before signing with the San Francisco 49ers as a 2012 free agent, only to be released following the preseason. The Cleveland Browns signed him for the last game of the season after a stint in the United Football League playing for the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He played one snap, losing a fumble on a sack in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

From 2013-17, Johnson only appeared in two games while spending time with the Bengals (2013, 2015), New York Jets (2015), Indianapolis Colts (2015), Buffalo Bills (2015), Baltimore Ravens (2016), New York Giants (2016) and Houston Texans (2017).

In March 2018, he signed with the Oakland Raiders, only to be released in May. Later that season, he started for the first time in seven years with the Washington Commanders, forgoing an opportunity to play in the Alliance of American Football with the San Diego Fleet, who selected him No. 1 overall in the league's inaugural draft.

The Detroit Lions became his 13th NFL franchise in 2019, and he followed that with his most successful pro season upon signing to play for the XFL's Los Angeles Wildcats in 2020. In four starts, he threw for 1,092 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

In the years since, the 49ers, Bengals, Commanders and Ravens have all re-signed Johnson, who also spent part of the 2022 season on the Denver Broncos practice squad.

The veteran quarterback's story is one of remarkable perseverance. Often cast aside, Johnson has always bounced back and found a home. With the number of arms out there, it's a testament to his work ethic that teams keep calling.

Quarterbacks come and go. Johnson is eternal.