Ty Johnson

RB age 28 — entering/past typical value cliff

Johnson sits at RB2 behind James Cook (dynasty value 6321) with Ray Davis (1906) also in the mix. His ceiling in a healthy Bills backfield is fringe flex/streaming — a #47 PPR finish through 17 games in a top-tier offense confirms the hard ceiling.

The Bills are actively evaluating whether to cut Johnson this offseason to create cap space, with insiders calling him a 'luxury' the team may not afford.

The Bills are evaluating cutting Johnson this offseason to create cap space, with insiders calling him a 'luxury' the team may not afford, and a potential cut would save $2.455 million.

He's the passing-down RB2 behind James Cook (6034) with Ray Davis (1972) widely viewed as the true handcuff if Cook misses time; the 2025 game logs show falling target share (7%) and just 5.9 PPG, RB47.

New HC Joe Brady and OC Pete Carmichael Jr. replaced the prior regime in January 2026. While RBs coach Kelly Skipper was retained, Carmichael's backup RB pass-game usage tendencies are an unknown that could further erode Johnson's role.

If Johnson is retained and Cook sustains injury, immediate flex-to-RB2 upside exists in PPR formats given his pass-catching skill.

Buffalo used all 10 of its 2026 draft picks on defense, selecting zero running backs. Johnson's handcuff path is not threatened by incoming draft capital — a meaningful update from the prior analysis that flagged RB draft displacement as a risk.

Snap share rose from 26% in W15 to 33-38% in W16-W18, and carry share trended up to 30% late in the year. His 19.6-point W18 performance shows a ceiling when touches align, even if it is not a repeatable floor.

If you roster James Cook, Johnson is a near-zero-cost contingency, though Ray Davis is the more valuable insurance piece for early-down volume.

At a tier-10 valuation (1369.0 trade value), Johnson is undervalued relative to potential sneaky PPR contributions if Cook misses time. Could be acquired cheaply as injury insurance.

Johnson hauled in 18 of 25 targets for 284 yards and three receiving touchdowns in 2025, averaging over 15 yards per reception as a trusted Josh Allen outlet in the passing game.