Titans Sign Linebacker Dyontae Johnson from UFL Ranks
Tennessee added linebacker Dyontae Johnson, who previously played for the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL, ahead of final roster cuts. Johnson appeared in two games with the Giants in 2024 and recorded 21 tackles and an interception in nine UFL games this season. The 25-year-old could land on the practice squad if he doesn't make the active roster.
Johnson's path to Nashville has been circuitous. He went undrafted in 2023, spent time on the Giants' practice squad, and appeared in just two NFL games in 2024 before being selected by Birmingham in the UFL Draft this January. His nine-game UFL stint produced 21 tackles, 13 assists, and one interception.
The signing comes amid a flurry of defensive moves for Tennessee. The team added undrafted rookie Reid Carrico the previous day and waived/injured linebacker Dominique Hampton. Johnson, 25, joins a defense now under Robert Saleh's direction, with the practice squad a likely landing spot if he doesn't secure an active roster position before Friday's cuts.
This signing reflects the growing pipeline between the UFL and NFL as teams seek depth late in camp. For Johnson, it represents a second chance at an NFL career, while for the Titans it's a low-risk evaluation of a player who could contribute on special teams or develop under Saleh's scheme. The broader impact may be modest, but it signals how teams increasingly use spring leagues to fill roster gaps.