Dj Johnson

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		31	62	0.5	—
2025		4	2	0.0	0
2024		14	44	0.5	0
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Washington secured solid value by locking up DJ Johnson at $1.1M for one year, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building at the margins. Johnson profiles as a reliable depth piece at linebacker, and getting that level of production for just over a million represents the kind of shrewd secondary move that championship teams consistently make. At this salary tier, the Commanders aren't betting big on upside but rather ensuring they have competent depth behind their starters without breaking the budget. The one-year structure keeps Washington flexible while giving Johnson a chance to prove he deserves a more substantial deal next offseason. This is exactly the type of low-risk, reasonable-reward signing that helps teams build sustainable depth — nothing flashy, but the kind of move that looks smart when injuries inevitably hit the linebacker room.

Performance Analysis

DJ Johnson earns an F for the Commanders at linebacker, a player who has not generated enough production to justify a roster spot in Washington. Johnson has shown some pass-rush ability in limited reps, but the consistency and effort have not been there. The Commanders have been building their edge-rushing group, and Johnson has not earned a place in it. His contributions on special teams have been minimal, leaving him without a clear path to playing time. Washington needs more from their defensive depth, and Johnson has not provided it.