The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran quarterback Trent Dilfer to a one-year deal. Johnson spent the first two games of the season as the Cleveland Browns third-string quarterback last year. Johnson has been signed to the Bengals as an insurance policy for Carson Palmer and Jon Kitna. If Kitna does not re-sign with the Bengals, the only other quarterback they would have had is Craig Krenzel.

Johnson has thrown for 2,600 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions in his career.