Theo Johnson's redemption arc: From drops to clutch Giants contributor

In the high-stakes world of NFL offenses, few stories resonate like a young player's resurgence. For New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson, the narrative is one of grit and introspection, as interim offensive coordinator Tim Kelly detailed on Friday.

Johnson, once plagued by drops early in the season, has emerged as a reliable target, earning Kelly's high praise for his recent strides.

"Theo's doing a good job of winning on his routes and really finishing through the catch," Kelly said. "And that was something earlier in the year that we really wanted to focus on with him and make sure that he was in a position to not only be open, but when the ball finds him, make a play. And he's done a really good job on that for the past couple weeks."

The turning point? Johnson's mental fortitude amid adversity. When drops mounted, he didn't crumble.

"Yeah, just kept working, was able to kind of go and remember the player that he is, the reasons why he's here and the reasons why he's been put in these situations," Kelly explained. "So, I think a lot of times it can get tricky, especially in the climate we're in, in terms of you go on social media, and it's easy to get lost in that stuff.

"It's easy to lose sight of who you are, and easy to lose sight of really the type of player you are. And he's done a really good job of really focusing on his details and just remembering who he is."

This redemption isn't just personal -- it's transformative for the Giants. As they gear up for Monday Night Football against the Patriots, Johnson's reliability in two-tight end sets could exploit New England's linebacker vulnerabilities, blending route precision with contested-catch prowess.

From drop-prone former fourth-round pick to clutch contributor, Johnson's arc embodies the NFL's unforgiving grind: Talent tested, resilience rewarded.

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