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NFL | Will Johnson meets with two teams Fri Mar 24, 08:12 PM
Free-agent FB Will Johnson (Giants) recently met with the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons.
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Giants | Will Johnson released Fri Mar 10, 10:15 AM
New York Giants FB Will Johnson was released Friday, March 10. The move saves $610,000 on the salary cap.
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Giants | Will Johnson to move around Mon Apr 4, 10:12 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants FB Will Johnson might provide competition to FB Nikita Whitlock at fullback.
| Footballguys view: He might double as a blocking tight end, too, something the team lacks with pass-receiving tight ends who do not block particularly well. |
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Giants | Signing Will Johnson Mon Apr 4, 05:24 PM
Free-agent FB Will Johnson (Steelers) said he is signing a two-year deal with the New York Giants Monday, April 4.
| Footballguys view: The Giants are getting prepared to revamp their rushing attack in 2016. We'll see if they can add Ezekiel Elliot (Ohio State) in the first round of the draft, but starting with Johnson is a good idea. He's a thumper who can move linebackers out of the way. Johnson can even get a few short-yardage carries here and there if needed. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's divisional round inactives Sun Jan 17, 03:20 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared WR Antonio Brown, OT Byron Stingily, RB DeAngelo Williams, CB Doran Grant, DE L.T. Walton, QB Michael Vick, FB Will Johnson inactive for Week 19.
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Steelers | Friday injury report for Week 19 Fri Jan 15, 03:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the divisional round playoff game against the Denver Broncos. SS Will Allen (non-injury), SS Robert Golden (shoulder), LB James Harrison (non-injury), DE Cameron Heyward (back), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (non-injury) and LB Vince Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are listed as probable.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 19 Thu Jan 14, 06:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Will Allen (non-injury) and TE Matt Spaeth (non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 14. S Robert Golden (shoulder), RB Will Johnson (hamstring) and LB Vince Williams (hamstring) were limited, while LB James Harrison (non-injury), DE Cameron Heyward (back) and LB Ryan Shazier (knee) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Week 19 Wed Jan 13, 05:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (non-injury), DE Cameron Heyward (back) and LB Ryan Shazier (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 13. S Robert Golden (shoulder), RB Will Johnson (hamstring) and LB Vince Williams (hamstring) were limited.
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Steelers | Trio of backs could be used to fill in Tue Jan 5, 12:57 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers intend to use RBs Fitzgerald Toussaint, Jordan Todman and FB Will Johnson to fill the void in the AFC Wild Card Game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Jan. 9, if RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle) is not available.
| Footballguys view: Those who play fantasy football in the playoffs should not be relying on any of these backs. Toussaint filled in last week after Williams went down, but he could only muster 24 yards on 12 carries. Todman might be the most intriguing because of his speed, but he's been inactive the last four weeks. On the season, Todman only has four carries for 22 yards. Avoid this situation if you can. |
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Steelers | Friday Steelers report Fri Nov 13, 02:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (knee), LB Terence Garvin (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee) and S Shamarko Thomas (knee) didn't practice Friday, Nov. 13, and are out for Week 10. OT Marcus Gilbert (toe), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring), FB Will Johnson (back), DT Steve McLendon (elbow), RB Isaiah Pead (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (knee) practiced fully Friday and are probable.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Week 10 Thu Nov 12, 06:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee) and SS Shamarko Thomas (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. LB Terence Garvin (knee) and WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) were limited during practice, while OT Marcus Gilbert (toe), FB Will Johnson (back), DT Steve McLendon (elbow) and RB Isaiah Pead (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Wednesday practice report for Week 10 Wed Nov 11, 07:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (toe), LB James Harrison (knee), RB Will Johnson (back), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee) and S Shamarko Thomas (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. LB Terence Garvin (knee), DT Steve McLendon (elbow) and RB Isaiah Pead (knee) were limited.
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Steelers | Will Johnson signs tender Mon Apr 20, 05:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender Monday, April 20.
| Footballguys view: Johnson was on the field for around 200 snaps last year, but he doesn't produce much as a runner or receiver. He's mainly a blocker and special-teams player. |
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Steelers | Will Johnson, Robert Golden expected back Sat Apr 4, 10:49 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent FB Will Johnson and SS Robert Golden are expected to sign their tender offers this offseason.
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Steelers | Three RFAs receive tender offers Mon Mar 9, 05:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent FB Will Johnson, CB Antwon Blake and SS Robert Golden received tender offers from the Steelers.
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Steelers | Saturday practice report Sat Oct 18, 03:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) and CB Ike Taylor (forearm) have been ruled out for Week 7. SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) did not practice Saturday, Oct. 18, and has been ruled out. LB Ryan Shazier (knee) was limited and is questionable. DE Cam Heyward (ankle), Will Johnson (illness), DE Brett Keisel (knee), FS Mike Mitchell (knee) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury related) participated fully.
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Steelers | Friday practice report Fri Oct 17, 02:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 17. FB Will Johnson (illness), DE Brett Keisel (knee), FS Mike Mitchell (knee) and LB Ryan Shazier (knee) were limited during practice, while DE Cam Heyward (ankle) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report Thu Oct 16, 05:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Steve McLendon (shoulder) and CB Ike Taylor (forearm) have been ruled out for Week 7. RB Will Johnson (illness), DE Brett Keisel (knee), FS Mike Mitchell (knee) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury related) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 16. DE Cam Heyward (ankle), LB Ryan Shazier (knee) and SS Shamarko Thomas (hamstring) were limited.
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Steelers | Several miss practice Thu Aug 14, 09:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jarvis Jones (groins), FB Will Johnson (hamstring), LB Vince Williams (concussion), OG Ramon Foster (knee), LB Jordan Zumwalt (groin), SS Will Allen (hamstring) and TE Matt Spaeth. C Maurkice Pouncey was given the day off.
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Steelers | Will Johnson leaves practice early Wed Aug 13, 04:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Steelers | Will Johnson sees most time at TE Sat Jul 26, 08:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson spent most of his time with the tight ends during practice Saturday, July 26. He also received snaps at fullback during practice.
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Steelers | Will Johnson to see more time at TE Sun Jul 6, 11:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson is expected to receive more time at tight end this upcoming season and could provide some production as a receiver.
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Steelers | Will Johnson probable Fri Sep 6, 02:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (hamstring) was limited in practice for a third straight day Friday, Sept. 6, but he is considered probable for the Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans.
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Steelers | Two players limited during practice Thu Sep 5, 04:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (hamstring) and TE Heath Miller (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Steelers | Three players limited during practice Wed Sep 4, 05:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (hamstring), TE Heath Miller (knee) and LB Jarvis Jones (chest) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Steelers | Will Johnson leaves game Tue Aug 20, 12:22 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (rib) left the preseason game Monday, Aug. 19, against the Washington Redskins due to a rib injury. He was unable to return.
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Steelers | Six probable Fri Dec 7, 03:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers P Drew Butler (illness), FS Ryan Clark (hip), OG Willie Colon (knee), WR Jerricho Cotchery (ribs), FB Will Johnson (concussion) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 7, and are probable for Week 14.
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Steelers | Three practice in full Thu Dec 6, 05:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Willie Colon (knee), WR Jerricho Cotchery (ribs) and RB Will Johnson (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 6.
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Steelers | Will Johnson expected to play Wed Dec 5, 07:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (concussion) might be limited in practice this week as he recovers from a concussion, but he's expected to play in Week 14.
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Steelers | Three fully practice Wed Dec 5, 05:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Byron Leftwich (ribs), FB Will Johnson (concussion) and WR Jerricho Cotchery (ribs) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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Steelers | Will Johnson leaves game Sun Dec 2, 11:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson (concussion) left the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens, and head coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Johnson 'probably has a concussion.'
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Steelers | TD vultures strike in Steel City Sun Oct 28, 04:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FB Will Johnson and TE Leonard Pope hauled in 1-yard touchdown receptions in the Week 8 game against the Washington Redskins.
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Steelers | Two signed to future contracts Wed Mar 21, 12:09 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed FB Will Johnson and TE Wes Lyons to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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