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Baltimore Ravens

After strong preseason with Ravens, Josh Johnson gets spot with Giants

By Jeff Zrebiec
Baltimore Sun
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (2) passes in the first half of a pre-season NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) (Bill Feig / AP)

Two days after he was released by the Ravens as part of their final roster cuts, quarterback Josh Johnson has a found a new home.

Johnson, who led the Ravens to an undefeated preseason, signed today with the New York Giants, according to his agent Doug Hendrickson.

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The well-traveled Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2011. However, he was sharp for the Ravens in extensive preseason action, completing 41-of-57 passing attempts for 365 yards and a touchdown, and rushing 18 times for 87 yards and two scores.

The Ravens opted to keep Ryan Mallett as Joe Flacco's only backup. They've kept only two quarterbacks on their regular-season opening roster for seven straight seasons.

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