Johnny Johnson III Leaves Texans for Roughriders Deal

At NRG Stadium in Houston, roster churn never slows for long. Former Houston Texans receiver Johnny Johnson III is heading north after signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, a move that puts another ex-Texans player on a new path outside the NFL.

Johnson's deal was announced by Saskatchewan, which also said the club released defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. to make room. For Houston readers, the headline is straightforward: a player who spent time with the Texans organization has landed another opportunity in the CFL.

Johnny Johnson III lands a new chance after Texans stint

Johnson entered the league as an undrafted wide receiver out of Oregon. He spent time with the Texans after earlier stops with other NFL organizations, working to carve out a role as a depth receiver and special teams option. His next shot now comes in Regina with the Roughriders.

The move matters because this is the stage of the football calendar when front offices across pro leagues keep shuffling for camp depth, competition, and injury insurance. Players on the fringe of NFL rosters often turn to the CFL for game reps, film, and a chance to force their way back into the U.S. pro picture.

Saskatchewan also makes a cut at cornerback

To open the roster spot, the Roughriders cut Hollis. The transaction paired one addition with one subtraction, giving Johnson a clear opening on the club's current roster.

There was no Houston-specific contract detail attached to the announcement, and the source report did not outline a timeline for Johnson's first game action with Saskatchewan. What is clear is that his football career stays active after his Texans run ended, and that alone is notable for a city that tracks former Texans across every level of the sport.

Training camp battles and early regular-season depth charts in the CFL will decide how large Johnson's role becomes from here. Former Texans often use these stops to build fresh tape, and Johnson now gets that same opportunity with Saskatchewan's receiver group.

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