Johnson lands on KC’s IR list, squeezing veteran secondary options and forcing youth to step up. The move increases ambiguity in KC’s corner depth, potentially creating sporadic fantasy upside for reserves in favorable matchups.

Johnson misses the first four games on IR/return, creating early-season depth questions in KC’s defensive backs. His absence highlights how KC will manage the secondary with Remigio and Williams in play, while the waiver wire could supply depth for a young backfield and the back end of the defense.

Johnson’s health is pivotal for the safety depth; a limited status could push the plan toward Edwards/CRW and hybrid safeties, impacting the four-safety approach KC is flirting with and elevating the value of practice-squad options.

Johnson sits as a Week 3 inactive, triggering a shift in KC’s secondary rotation and offering a clear look at depth options behind him. Fantasy angle: backup corners could earn more playing time, increasing the risk/reward of streaming KC defenders in deep leagues or for DFS tournaments with late-game risk.

Johnson’s shoulder return from Active/PUP could yield a first preseason action. His availability influences KC’s CB depth and rotation, shaping the Week 1 matchup and possible fantasy implications for secondary involvement.