Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson appears to be progressing well in his recovery from a torn right Achilles. Johnson told reporters, including Brian Costello of the New York Post at a recent promotional appearance,

Jermaine Johnson is ready to go. The Jets defensive end said he will be back on the field when OTAs start this spring after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Week 2 of last season. “I’ll be ready to go by OTAs,

Jermaine Johnson has an Aaron Rodgers level of optimism regarding his return from a season-ending Achilles injury. Early in his third season, Johnson went down with the serious injury. He sustained it in the Jets’ Week 2 contest against the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old was carted off the field and the extent of his injury was later revealed.