Charles A. Johnson Jr., known as J.R. Johnson (born June 20, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints. After playing college football for the Syracuse Orange, he was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002 by Baltimore. Johnson also had stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons.