The New York Jets' defense is about to receive a major boost as Pro Bowl edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II was activated off the physically unable to perform list Sunday following his recovery from an Achilles tear.

Jermaine Johnson is back to boost the New York Jets' pass rush. The edge rusher was activated from the physically unable to perform list after passing his physical.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Eleven months after rupturing his right Achilles, New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson is poised to take the field. In a long-anticipated move, the Jets activated Johnson from the physically unable to perform list Sunday, meaning he passed his physical and is cleared to practice.