Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Fred Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Former Bengals’ free-agent offensive lineman Fred Johnson is signing a one-year contract with the Buccaneers, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2022
Johnson was originally signed as a college free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. He was waived by the Steelers during that season and subsequently claimed by the Bengals. He played out the duration of his rookie contract in Cincinnati, appearing in 23 games and making eight starts, with six coming in 2020.