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Eagles | Half-dozen moves by Philadelphia Mon Jan 10, 05:02 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside (undisclosed), TE Tyree Jackson (knee) and OL Brett Toth (knee) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 10. RB Jason Huntley was signed to the active roster from the practice squad to an undisclosed deal, while PK Matt McCrane and RB Kerryon Johnson were released from the practice squad.
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Eagles | Philly beefs up practice squad Tue Dec 28, 05:09 PM
Free-agent RB Kerryon Johnson and OL Luke Juriga were signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, Dec. 28.
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Packers | Kerryon Johnson works out for Packers Wed Nov 17, 09:36 AM
Free-agent RB Kerryon Johnson (49ers) worked out for the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Nov. 16.
| Footballguys view: The Packers are just updating their emergency list here with Aaron Jones out a couple of weeks. They could sign Johnson to be part of the backfield behind interim starter A.J. Dillon. With rookie Kylin Hill out for the year, the Packers could use Johnson and Patrick Taylor as reserve backs while Jones is on the mend and Dillon is getting a large workload. |
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49ers | San Francisco cuts three from practice squad Tue Oct 5, 05:27 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kerryon Johnson, RB Chris Thompson and LB Curtis Bolton were released from the practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 5.
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49ers | Kerryon Johnson added to active roster Sat Sep 25, 05:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kerryon Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Sept. 25.
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49ers | Kerryon Johnson resurfaces in San Francisco Tue Sep 14, 03:15 PM
Free-agent RB Kerryon Johnson (Eagles) was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are looking for running back help with Raheem Mostert out for the year. Johnson is on the team's practice squad and may not be able to move up without injuries striking in front of him on the depth chart. |
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Raiders | Kerryon Johnson meets with Vegas Tue Sep 7, 07:06 PM
Free-agent RB Kerryon Johnson (Eagles) worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
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Eagles | Kerryon Johnson cut from IR Thu Aug 26, 06:42 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Kerryon Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 26, after receiving an injury settlement.
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Eagles | Three players on IR Wed Aug 18, 07:22 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Kerryon Johnson (undisclosed), C Luke Juriga (undisclosed) and OT Casey Tucker (undisclosed) were transferred to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 18, after they cleared waivers.
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Eagles | Kerryon Johnson set free Tue Aug 17, 03:13 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, Aug. 17.
| Footballguys view: Johnson was waived by the Lions earlier this year. Now, he finds himself back on the lookout for a new team. The Eagles have Miles Sanders as their starter and didn't need Johnson behind him due to guys like rookie Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott and Jordan Howard. At 24 years old, Johnson is likely to get another shot with a team in need of running back depth. |
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Eagles | Kerryon Johnson restructured deal Wed Jun 2, 09:36 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Kerryon Johnson agreed to a restructured contract that will pay him the veteran minimum of $920,000 with a matching cap hit in 2021, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is getting a second chance in the league to prove himself. The 43rd overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft by the Lions, Johnson struggled to stay healthy and impress. The Lions waived him this offseason and the Eagles scooped him up. He'll compete with Jordan Howard, Boston Scott, and rookie Kenneth Gainwell for snaps behind Miles Sanders. |
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Eagles | Philly claims Kerryon Johnson Fri May 7, 04:30 PM
Former Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, May 7.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles have a jam-packed running back room with the addition of Johnson. Miles Sanders is still the top back and behind him there will be a competition to establish a pecking order with guys like Boston Scott, Jordan Howard and Johnson. The Eagles also added Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis) in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson officially cut Thu May 6, 04:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson was officially waived Thursday, May 6.
| Footballguys view: Okay, so much for Lions general manager Brad Holmes saying things were a "work in progress" with Johnson. Instead of trading him away, the team decides to let him go. Johnson was banged up too often to trust and fell to third on the depth chart last year. He needs a fresh start and should have a few teams interested in his services. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson still in Detroit Thu May 6, 12:44 PM
To update, Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson remains with the team despite a recent report that he will be released, Lions general manager Brad Holmes said Thursday, May 6. Holmes said the situation is a 'work in progress.'
| Footballguys view: A "work in progress" sounds like he's about to be traded somewhere. With reports indicating he's been released, we can't imagine Johnson sticking with the team. They're moving forward with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams as their duo on the backfield. Perhaps some team is interested in trading a late-round pick for Johnson...or perhaps he'll just get released anyway. Stay tuned. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson done in Detroit Wed May 5, 07:53 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson was waived Wednesday, May 5, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Things change pretty quickly around here. A second-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Johnson struggled to stay healthy and impress with the Lions. He fell to the no.3 back last year and now gets a chance at a fresh start. The Lions move forward with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams as their top two backs. |
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Lions | Three touches and a TD for Kerryon Johnson Sun Dec 13, 10:04 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson ran twice for three yards and a touchdown Sunday, Dec. 13, vs. the Green Bay Packers. He added one catch for 10 yards on his only target in Week 14.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson should play Fri Dec 11, 07:51 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 11, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
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Lions | Detroit's injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 11, 04:04 PM
Detroit Lions OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (hip) and CB Jeff Okudah (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Green Bay Packers. DE Austin Bryant (thigh), DL Da'Shawn Hand (groin), S C.J. Moore (ankle), DL John Penisini (shoulder) and QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 11, and are listed as questionable. RB D'Andre Swift (illness) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. DE Everson Griffen (non-injury) was added to the injury report and did not practice Friday but is expected to play. RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Golladay could return for the Tennessee game next week. He reportedly could have played this week if he had gotten in a practice today, but he was unable to. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson upgraded Thu Dec 10, 09:18 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10.
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Lions | Detroit's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 10, 06:10 PM
Detroit Lions OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle), WR Kenny Golladay (hip) and CB Jeff Okudah (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. DE Austin Bryant (thigh), DL Da'Shawn Hand (groin), S C.J. Moore (ankle), QB Matthew Stafford (thumb), RB D'Andre Swift (illness) and RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) were limited.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson limited Wednesday Wed Dec 9, 05:29 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson involved in run, pass game Thu Nov 26, 04:41 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries against the Houston Texans in Week 12. He also caught four passes for 52 yards during the game.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson held in check Sun Nov 22, 04:27 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed for 17 yards on six carries against the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. He also caught two passes for 21 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Johnson got his most extended opportunity of the season and struggled with the rest of the Lions offense. |
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Lions | Adrian Peterson, Kerryon Johnson to share time Sun Nov 22, 11:04 AM
Detroit Lions RBs Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson are expected to split carries for Week 11's game versus the Carolina Panthers, with Peterson serving as the starter.
| Footballguys view: Peterson still has a high ceiling because of the suspect Panthers run defense and his ability to get in a groove when he is fed. Johnson has a little what the heck flex appeal in PPR leagues. |
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Lions | Seven total touches for Kerryon Johnson Sun Nov 8, 10:26 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed four times for 29 yards in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings and he added three receptions for 36 yards on his three targets.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson re-visits end zone Sun Sep 20, 11:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson ran eight times for 32 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers and he was targeted once without any catches.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson stuck in neutral Sun Sep 13, 11:00 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed seven times for 14 yards in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson stuck in neutral Sun Sep 13, 11:00 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed seven times for 14 yards in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson likely to be starter Fri Aug 28, 07:07 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson likely will open the season as the team's starting running back.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson comfortable with brace Sun Aug 23, 01:00 AM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson said he has become comfortable playing with a brace on his right knee. 'So that's just the new me,' Johnson said. 'I'm the knee-brace guy, everybody jokes about it. It feels great. I like having the knee brace on. It helps me out a lot.'
| Footballguys view: The brace won't prevent injury, but if it makes Johnson feel better, it still helps, although it's troubling that he would feel like he needs it. D'Andre Swift getting starts at some point due to Johnson missing time remains a compelling reason to target Swift if you believe in him. |
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Lions | No injury for Kerryon Johnson Tue Aug 18, 09:36 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson's limited reps in practice have been planned and are not related to an injury, according to head coach Matt Patricia.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson wearing knee brace Sat Aug 15, 01:50 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) was photographed wearing a brace on his right knee during the team's first practice of training camp Friday, Aug. 14. It is not believed, though, that Johnson has reinjured the knee he had a procedure on during the 2019 season.
| Footballguys view: Johnson was supposed to take over in the Lions backfield but that hasn't happened over the last couple of seasons due to injury. Now, Johnson will compete with rookie RB D'Andre Swift for the starting job in training camp. |
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Lions | D'Andre Swift ready to roll Fri Jul 10, 12:35 PM
Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift says he's eager to compete with returning starter Kerryon Johnson for snaps. 'I've been competing all my life,' Swift said Thursday, July 9 on a conference call. 'Kerryon is a great back, great player. I remember when he was at Auburn, and he was killing us. He's still doing great in the league. I can't even give you my role. Whatever role they have for me, I just gotta make sure I'm in the best shape and know all of the plays so I'm ready to take it on full force. But I'm not going in there looking to do anything, just doing what I've been doing.'
| Footballguys view: Swift might have a slower ramp up with no offseason, but the Lions will employ some sort of RBBC to deploy their two second-round pick running backs. ADP indicates that the fantasy community is a lot higher on Swift, but the likelihood of a close to even split means that Johnson is the better pick at the steep discount. Swift's best chance of hitting this year is Johnson missing significant time with an injury for the third straight year. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson is cool with D'Andre Swift selection Thu Jun 11, 12:29 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson is pleased with the selection of RB D'Andre Swift in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. 'Look, I knew we were going to draft a running back eventually. I think we got, in my opinion, definitely one of the top two (in the draft). I love having a running back. I love winning games and I think he can help us do that, so I wasn't tripping at all,' Johnson said during a Wednesday, June 10, Zoom call with reporters. 'But just having multiple running backs that are capable of running the ball at an efficient level, whether the style is different or the style is the same, it just takes the stress off one another,' Johnson added. 'This is going to be his (Swift's) first (season) in the league. This is going to be my third. We're all going to have the help of Bo (Scarbrough) and Ty (Johnson) and all those other guys. All our running backs before Huntley and Swift came all started in an NFL game. All of us started multiple (games), so that's something not a lot of teams can say. We got a lot of guys who know how to play, we got a lot of guys who have played and I think we'll all get along just fine.'
| Footballguys view: Johnson may be cool with it now but how will he feel if/when the rookie takes the starting job? Swift has a three-down skill set and was arguably the best running back in the 2020 NFL draft. He can be a solid starter at least if not a star at the pro level. Johnson has skill but injuries and inconsistencies have prevented him from producing at the expected level. We'll see this battle shake out in training camp. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson a workhorse? Fri Apr 3, 11:31 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson averaged 20.3 touches and 87.5 yards from scrimmage over the first four games in 2019.
| Footballguys view: He'd be a workhorse if he could maintain that level of workload over a full 16-game season. In two seasons with the Lions, Johnson has only played in 18 games. Last year, Johnson only appeared in eight games and ran for a paltry 3.6 yards per carry. It's a make-or-break season for Johnson in 2020. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson returns with 11 touches Sun Dec 22, 09:01 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed 10 times for 42 yards and caught his only target for one yard in a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 16.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson likely to receive normal workload Sun Dec 22, 09:16 AM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson is expected to get his normal workload in Week 16's contest against the Denver Broncos, even if he doesn't necessarily start the game, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is a what the heck flex today, but he is still in a bad offense on the road, so only his fresh legs give him some hope of mattering in Week 16. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson activated Sat Dec 21, 04:15 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) was activated off of the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 21, according to a source. He's eligible to play Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Denver Broncos.
| Footballguys view: This move was expected and now is official. Johnson has been practicing fully for two weeks and he should be in line for the starting job against the Broncos. The Broncos are fairly stout against the run, so Fantasy GMs should just consider Johnson a RB3 or flex play in Week 16. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson hoping to play Sunday Thu Dec 19, 05:00 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) 'hopes to' play Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Denver Broncos, he said Thursday, Dec. 19. He hasn't yet been activated from the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Johnson has been practicing in full for two weeks and his fresh legs make him a sleeper this week if he plays vs Denver. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson set to return? Thu Dec 19, 01:42 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) is practicing with the team Thursday, Dec. 19, and looks as though he'll rejoin the lineup Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Denver Broncos, according to Chris Burke of The Athletic. Burke adds he'd plan on Johnson starting the game.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos are preparing as if Johnson will return to the field this week. The Lions don't have a much of a commitment to running the ball, and the Broncos defense is tough against the run. Johnson could start, but we'd only consider him a deep 'what the heck' flex in Week 16. |
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Lions | Bo Scarbrough fine with committee Fri Dec 13, 09:16 PM
Detroit Lions RB Bo Scarbrough (ribs) believes he and RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) can be a 'dominant' tandem whenever Johnson is activated from the Reserve/Injured list. 'Kerryon has his style of running, and I have my style of running, and when you get two guys with different styles, but somewhat similar, I think it's harder for the defense because you don't actually switch out linebackers and safeties,' Scarbrough said.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson on track Fri Dec 13, 09:08 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) said he has not experienced any setbacks during his recovery from knee surgery.
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson practicing Wed Dec 4, 12:32 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Johnson has been on Injured Reserve with this knee injury and by returning to practice it opens up a three-week window for the Lions to decide whether or not to activate him. The earliest he could return is Week 16, so the Lions roll on with Bo Scarbrough as their lead back for now. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson placed on IR Tue Oct 22, 09:45 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) was placed on Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 22.
| Footballguys view: Lions head coach Matt Patricia believes that Johnson will be able to return towards the end of the regular season. This is two years in a row that Johnson has dealt with knee problems. The Lions now turn to rookie Ty Johnson as their starter. They'll use J.D. McKissic working as a change-of-pace back. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson headed to IR Tue Oct 22, 04:09 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) underwent a procedure on his injured knee Tuesday, Oct. 22, and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Matt Patricia.
| Footballguys view: Patricia believes that Johnson will be able to return towards the end of the regular season. This is two years in a row that Johnson has dealt with knee problems. The Lions now turn to rookie Ty Johnson as their starter. They'll use J.D. McKissic working as a change-of-pace back. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson week-to-week Mon Oct 21, 07:23 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) likely will miss some time because of the knee injury he suffered in Week 7 and is considered week-to-week at this point, according to a source.
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Lions | Knee injury for Kerryon Johnson Sun Oct 20, 02:16 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 7 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Johnson had already been ceding more work to Ty Johnson and JD McKissic. Both could be pickups in deep leagues next week. The Lions have already had their bye. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson gets into the end zone Mon Oct 14, 11:43 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed 13 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, Oct. 14.
| Footballguys view: Johnson never got in a groove despite the Lions leading for most of the game. He's still the clear lead back but faces a strong Vikings front next week. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson hits century mark Sun Sep 29, 08:47 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed 26 times for 125 yards in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs while adding two grabs for 32 yards on three targets.
| Footballguys view: CJ Anderson's release has ushered in the workhorse era for Johnson. He was strong from start to finish, but his fumble at the goal line that was returned for a score was probably the difference in the game. He's a strong RB2 at worst going forward. |
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Lions | Kerryon Johnson bottled up Sun Sep 22, 09:47 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson rushed 20 times for 36 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target for seven yards in a 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.
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