Bengals promote QB Josh Johnson to active roster ahead of Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals have elevated quarterback Josh Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of their Week 2 game against the Texans in Houston. Johnson, recently signed on September 1, joins the active lineup as a backup to expected starter Joe Burrow, who is dealing with an injury but fully participated in practice on September 18. Joe Flacco is also in consideration to back up Burrow, while linebacker Joe Giles-Harris has also been promoted. Johnson, 40, has previously played for the Bengals in 2013 and was in training camp with the team in 2015.

• 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals elevate QB Josh Johnson from practice squad to active roster