Report: Josh Johnson Turns Down Ravens Contract; Joe Callahan Signs with BAL

Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson was offered a contract with the Baltimore Ravens Monday but turned it down in hopes of a better opportunity, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

In response to Johnson's rejection of a contract, the Ravens are reportedly expected to sign Joe Callahan, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Johnson was brought in for a workout with the team after backup Robert Griffin III went down with a hand injury, but Griffin is expected to return before the season begins.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday the quarterback is expected to "miss practice for at least a few weeks," per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.

Johnson remains unsigned, but he is clearly hoping for more of a long-term opportunity that could guarantee he stays on a roster throughout the regular season.

The journeyman has been in the NFL since 2008, spending time with nearly a dozen different organizations in this stretch. He even spent some time in the offseason with the Ravens in 2016, although he never saw game action.

He has remained on the bench throughout most of his career, only appearing in 33 total games in 11 years, including just eight starts.

However, Johnson made three starts in 2018 with the Washington Redskins following injuries to Alex Smith and Colt McCoy. He helped the team to a 1-2 record in this time, throwing three touchdowns and four interceptions to go with his 69.4 quarterback rating.