Bengals put Johnson on IR, promote Williams

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 27: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes as teammate T.J. Johnson #60 blocks defensive tackle Stacy McGee #92 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter during a preseason game at FedExField on August 27, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 27: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes as teammate T.J. Johnson #60 blocks defensive tackle Stacy McGee #92 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter during a preseason game at FedExField on August 27, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Cincinnati Bengals lost another player to a season-ending injury Saturday when they placed offensive lineman T.J. Johnson on Injured Reserve.

Johnson was a late addition to the injury report Friday with a pectoral issue.

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A fourth-year player, Johnson appeared in all 13 games this season with four starts.

To fill Johnson’s spot on the 53-man roster, the Bengals activated running back Jarveon Williams from the practice squad. Williams joined the Bengals as undrafted college free agent last spring and has been on the practice squad for Games 1-13.

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