Ty Johnson: NFL Stats, Game Log & Bio

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2026 regular season · 3 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-10-13.

Rushing yards

1.0 avg · last 3 observed

Season avg: 1.0 · Home: 1.5 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)

Carries

0.3 avg · last 3 observed

Season avg: 0.3 · Home: 0.5 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)

Receiving yards

43.7 avg · last 3 observed

Season avg: 43.7 · Home: 29.5 (2) · Away: 72.0 (1)

Receptions

3.3 avg · last 3 observed

Season avg: 3.3 · Home: 3.0 (2) · Away: 4.0 (1)

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2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
Date	Opponent	Rushing yards	Carries	Receiving yards	Receptions
2026-10-13	@ LAR	0	0	72	4
2026-10-04	NE	3	1	9	2
2026-09-27	LAC	0	0	50	4

ESPN · Checked 2026-10-17. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Ty Johnson Bio

Ty Marquise Johnson is an NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills as of September 28, 2026. Buffalo’s official 2026 roster lists Johnson at running back, wearing No. 26, and the team included him on its initial 53-man roster announced August 30, 2026. He is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 210 pounds, with Maryland as his college.

Born September 17, 1997, in Cumberland, Maryland, Johnson attended Fort Hill High School before playing for the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland’s official biography identifies him as a productive, versatile back who also contributed as a kickoff returner. It notes that he became one of the program’s notable rushing performers and returned kickoffs for touchdowns at Michigan and Ohio State.

The Detroit Lions selected Johnson in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 186th overall pick. He later played for the New York Jets before joining Buffalo. His career profile is that of a reserve running back with value as a pass-game option and return specialist; his Maryland background and NFL role also point to acceleration, open-field ability and versatility as defining elements of his style.

Jersey number: 26
Position: RB
Birth date: 9/17/1997
Height: 5-10
Weight: 210 lbs
College: Maryland
Hometown: Cumberland, MD
Experience: 5

Ty Johnson Questions & Answers

Which team does Ty Johnson play for in 2026?

Ty Johnson is listed as an active running back for the Buffalo Bills as of September 28, 2026. Buffalo included him on its initial 53-man roster announced August 30, 2026.

What position does Ty Johnson play?

Ty Johnson plays running back. He is listed by Buffalo and the NFL as an RB.

How tall is Ty Johnson?

Ty Johnson is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 210 pounds.

When was Ty Johnson born?

Ty Johnson was born on September 17, 1997.

What college did Ty Johnson attend?

Ty Johnson attended the University of Maryland and played football for the Terrapins.

When was Ty Johnson drafted, and by which team?

The Detroit Lions selected Ty Johnson in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 186th overall.

What is Ty Johnson’s playing style?

Ty Johnson is a versatile running back whose profile includes acceleration, open-field ability, receiving value and kickoff-return experience. Maryland’s official biography highlights his rushing production and return work, while the NFL lists him as a running back.