Anthony Johnson

Career Stats

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		47	7	14	148
2025		17	5	9	58
2024		17	0	2	73
2023		13	2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Anthony Johnson's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index, with the AAV sitting where the comparable-tier deals tend to settle. His 2025 season production of 58 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 17 games illustrates a player capable of accumulating volume in a secondary rotation, but the Giants' decision to release him signals that evaluators did not view him as sufficiently impactful or scheme-fit to justify a permanent roster spot—a critical gap between statistical participation and on-field value that the CVI reflects. At $1.04M AAV on a four-year rookie scale deal, Johnson occupies the lower tier of defensive back compensation, where teams still carry manageable financial exposure even if a player doesn't develop into a starter; the contract structure offers flexibility without major dead-cap consequences. As a third-year player at 24, Johnson sits at a critical juncture—still young enough to develop, but old enough that the lack of a secure role after three seasons suggests ceiling limitations rather than mere timing. The Chicago Bears' subsequent claim of him positions him as a depth reclamation project rather than a core secondary piece, and his ability to reshape the downward media narrative depends entirely on earning defined playing time during the preseason. The four-year rookie deal itself carries minimal financial risk for any team, making Johnson a low-cost lottery ticket—but the CVI grade reflects that his production and release history have not yet aligned with the investment timeline that typically justifies long-term roster commitments.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Anthony's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisProcessing

A Performance grade for Anthony Johnson is not currently available.

Fan Sentiment

Anthony Johnson's sentiment grade lands at D-, reflecting how the recent storylines have framed him. The narrative around the third-year defensive back centers squarely on his waiver by the Giants—a move that media outlets covered as routine roster management rather than a loss of meaningful talent. Johnson's inability to secure a permanent spot despite three years in the league positioned him as a fringe contributor fighting for relevance, and coverage framed his release less as a surprise and more as inevitable depth shuffling in a competitive secondary. The Chicago Bears' subsequent signing of him—described in headlines as "adding secondary help"—provided only modest relief to an otherwise downward narrative arc; the move registered as a practical depth addition rather than a vote of confidence in his trajectory. His 2025 season production of 58 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 17 games appeared across multiple outlets, yet failed to elevate his standing or shift fan perception meaningfully—suggesting the volume of work masked inconsistency or scheme-fit issues that evaluators around the league had already flagged. With minimal fan attention and media focus tied entirely to his status as a waiver-wire transaction, Johnson heads into OTAs with Chicago as a below-the-radar reclamation project rather than a recognized secondary piece, and his ability to reshape that perception hinges entirely on earning a defined role during the preseason.