New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson emerged as a formidable player in the NFL as he made his way onto the team in 2020 and maintained his spot on the roster through the 2023 season.
While Johnson may not be the most popular tight end in the league alongside Travis Kelce or George Kittle, he and his wife have become famous on TikTok.
Juwan and his wife Chanen have over 3.1 million followers on the social media platform.
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Chanen Johnson and Juwan Johnson attend the Pretty Little Things Miami Swim Fashion Show on July 15, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)
With popularity comes another avenue for trolls and critics to flood the comments section.
“I feel like at first it bothered me more than it bothered Juwan,” Chanen Johnson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “He had played football and was kind of used to it, and I wasn't. At first I let it get to me, but I started laughing at it. Like I had to laugh at it or else I'd dwell on it too much. .
Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints on the sidelines during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
“When I started taking people less seriously and realizing that this is probably a 12-year-old kid saying something he doesn't even know what he's talking about, that changed my life because I started doing 'It's funny and I don't care that much. And it gave me more confidence to share more things and be more vulnerable. So now we put our entire lives on the line. But it's the best”.
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Juwan Johnson said he didn't think he was famous for being a Saints tight end or being on TikTok. He joked that he was most famous for being Chanen's husband.
“I always go to the airport or something and think, 'Oh, I love your wife,'” he said. “And I was like, 'Oh, hell, I can't even get fame for being a football player or being on TikTok.'”
Juwan Johnson (83) of the New Orleans Saints reacts after receiving a pass during the second half of a game against the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome on December 17, 2023 in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Juwan added that he thought it was “great” to be able to spread some positivity. He and his wife also partnered with Greater Good Charities and Hill's Pet Nutrition to raise money and awareness for Shelter Bowl 2024.
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The NFL player concluded his fourth season with the Saints with 37 receptions for 368 yards and four touchdowns.
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