It was a long recovery for young Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson. Johnson was forced to undergoing season-ending surgery after suffering a devastating Achilles injury during a Week 2 meeting with the Tennessee Titans last year.

Jermaine Johnson is officially back. The edge rusher was activated from the active/physically unable to perform list (PUP) on Sunday by the New York Jets. It comes 11 months after he tore his Achilles at the start of last season: Johnson, 26, earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2023 but was injured in Week 2 last year.

Jermaine Johnson is back to boost the New York Jets' pass rush. The edge rusher was activated from the physically unable to perform list after passing his physical.