Johnson is battling for a roster spot in LA in his fifth NFL season.
Former Gophers star wide receiver and Minneapolis native Tyler Johnson, now in his fifth NFL season, is trying to earn a spot and stick around in the league. He's appeared in just three regular season games over the last two years, but he's been impressing Rams head coach Sean McVay at training camp recently.
According to reports from the scene, Johnson made multiple standout catches at Monday's practice, showing strong chemistry with Rams third-string quarterback Stetson Bennett. After starring in multiple sports at North High School in Minneapolis, Johnson developed into a dynamic receiver for the Gophers. He recorded back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons in 2018 and 2019, scoring 25 touchdowns in those two years and 33 in his Gophers career. Johnson holds Minnesota's program records in career and single-season receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, among others.
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