New York Giants awarded Anthony Johnson Jr. off waivers from Packers

The New York Giants were awarded defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr., formerly of the Green Bay Packers, off of waivers on Wednesday.

Johnson was the lone player awarded to the Giants off waivers.

Johnson, 24, was waived by the Packers at the roster deadline on Tuesday. He was a seventh-round pick out of Iowa State (242nd overall) in the 2023 NFL draft.

Johnson played in 12 games for the Packers last season, starting four. He also appeared in two postseason games.

During the regular season, Johnson recorded 24 tackles (18 solo), three passes defensed, and one interception.

Giants claimed Packers S Anthony Johnson Jr., 7th round pick last year who started 4 games.

Surprising add to a S room that is largely set in stone, but he was an unlikely cut and played well last year. Hopefully another solid contributor! pic.twitter.com/ErBHyiWCiD

— Strickly NFL (@StricklandNFL) August 28, 2024

Johnson (6’0″, 205) was a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022.

None of the players the Giants waived on Tuesday were claimed and are now free agents. They can sign elsewhere or be added back to the team’s practice squad.