Jermaine Johnson has always been sort of an afterthought for the New York Jets, dating back to the day he was drafted in 2022. The third first-round pick by the team that year, Johnson hasn't won an award like wide receiver Garrett Wilson or been named to an All-Pro team like Sauce Gardner.

Johnson would not say if the two discussed Week 1, when Rodgers will lead the Steelers into MetLife Stadium to face the Jets. But he acknowledged that he can’t wait to face him.

The New York Jets unfortunately only were able to have Pro Bowl linebacker Jermaine Johnson II available for two regular season games last year. Johnson had a