Buffalo Bills prepare Ty Johnson for key role in upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ty Johnson of the Buffalo Bills is set to play a significant role in the 2026 NFL season after missing the previous postseason due to injury. Johnson had a consistent outing in 2025, accumulating 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 263 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the regular season. The Bills face decisions regarding his position on the roster amidst discussions of cap space and potential younger talent. Johnson is fully healthy and participated in the offseason, positioning himself for training camp.
- •Johnson missed postseason games in 2025 due to a high ankle sprain.
- •He had increased snap counts with 335 in 2025, contributing 74 total touches.
- •Johnson's cap hit for 2026 stands at $3.275 million.
- •He is among five running backs on the current roster, including James Cook III.
- •Johnson is healthy and ready for the start of training camp.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson should be a force in 2026
"After missing the 2025 postseason, the Bills’ third-down back seems poised to reprise his role in 2026
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