Los Angeles Rams announce the return of safety John Johnson III

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Thursday morning, the Los Angeles Rams announced the re-signing of veteran safety John Johnson III. This will be Johnson's third stint with the Rams, and his second on a one-year contract with Los Angeles.  

Johnson was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Rams. Johnson has appeared in 103 regular-season games during his seven-year NFL career with the Rams and the Cleveland Browns. 

The Rams absolutely needed another veteran presence in their ssecondary. The safety spot opposite Kamren Curl looked like a split between Russ Yeast, who has struggled in the NFL, and Kamren Kinchens, a talented but unproven rookie. The signing of Johnson adds a veteran to that spot and eases some concern about having such a hole in the secondary. 

Johnson isn't quite the same caliber of player he was in his first stint with the Rams, but he is a smart, savvy veteran who will be a key mentor for the youth in LA's secondary. Johnson's two interceptions last season finished third on the team. This late in the offseason, his presence will be crucial for Los Angeles, who is moving to a new defensive coordinator in Chris Shula and lost Aaron Donald's presence up front. 

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AJ Schulte previously was an analyst for Pro Football Network in 2019 before rejoining in September of 2023. He currently resides in Texas and has been producing content since 2018. Prior to his time at PFN, AJ gained experience covering the Denver Broncos with SB Nation’s Mile High Report and as part of the editorial staff with The 33rd Team. He spent time gaining formal scouting experience as part of RPM Data in 2023. AJ holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from the University of Texas at Austin and is also working on gaining his certification in Sports Law.