One of the top tight ends in free agency, former Oregon Ducks star Juwan Johnson is staying with the New Orleans Saints after signing a new contract for three more years worth $30 million.
Another former Oregon Ducks star is staying in the league, as tight end Juwan Johnson has signed a new deal with the New Orleans Saints. According to Johnson’s manager AJ Vaynerchuk’s social media, Johnson agreed to a three year extension worth $30 million with the Saints.
According to NFL Media reports. Johnson will be making a minimum of $30.75 million with $21.25 million guaranteed. Johnson’s contract has the ability to pay out $34.5 million based on his performance.
Johnson, who came in at No. 36 on Pro Football Talk’s top-100 free agents list, had a season of career highs with the Saints in 2024. Johnson put up a career high 50 catches for 548 yards and three touchdowns. Johnson saw the most action during New Orleans’ last two games of the season, picking up 80 yards off 6 receptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 66 yards off 6 receptions (from 10 targets) vs the Las Vegas Raiders.
