Desjuan Johnson won his individual matchup against Herbert in the Chargers’ game, but Herbert escaped Johnson’s pressure. Johnson’s presence underscores Rams’ or opponent’s edge-game context and offers a contrast to Jackson’s Las Vegas debut, highlighting the week-to-week edge dynamics in this matchup.

Desjuan Johnson anchors a stacked defensive line with Tyler Davis, Larrell Muchinson and Ty Hamilton, delivering interior disruption and run-stuffing presence. Johnson’s steady development could yield consistent interior pressure, improving the Rams’ ability to collapse pocket space and free up edge rushers for sacks.

Johnson started the finale at edge opposite the other rushers and remains a question mark for where he fits best; versatility is a plus, but the 53-man cutoff likely keeps him on the practice squad to continue developing.

Johnson moved to outside linebacker to bolster edge pressure after Keir Thomas went on IR, contributing four tackles and adding disruptive flashes. His versatility adds a dynamic element to Rams’ pass-rush depth and could translate into fantasy IDP upside if the role sticks.

Johnson’s surge with five preseason pressures sets him up as a potential late-round rotational contributor. With Larrell Murchison in the mix, the better defensive lineman could win a spot. The Browns game is a critical final probe of Johnson’s ceiling in a crowded interior line, where one spot may remain open.