For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Rams are bringing back John Johnson III. The team announced on Thursday that it has agreed to terms with the veteran defender, though the details of the contract were not released.
Johnson teased a return to the Rams on social media earlier on Thursday with a clip from “The Wolf of Wall Street” – an iconic scene, at that.
Johnson signed with the Rams last summer after a stint with the Browns, inking a one-year deal for the 2023 season. He played all 17 games and made eight starts, intercepting two passes with 42 total tackles. Johnson also broke up six total passes, his most since 2020.
The Rams signed Kamren Curl in free agency and drafted Kamren Kinchens in the third round, so they’ve sunk assets into the safety position after letting Jordan Fuller walk as a free agent this offseason.
Welcome back, @iamjohnthethird!! pic.twitter.com/BPo3rhnsNt
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) July 4, 2024
It’s unclear where Johnson will land on the depth chart with Quentin Lake and Russ Yeast also competing for snaps, but depth is no longer a concern at safety with Johnson back.