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  Saints | David Johnson involved in passing game    Sun Jan 8, 04:48 PM

New Orleans Saints RB David Johnson caught two passes for 28 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. He was targeted two times during the game.

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  Saints | David Johnson signed to 53-man roster    Mon Dec 12, 08:43 PM

New Orleans Saints practice squad RB David Johnson was signed to the 53-man roster Monday, Dec. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived OG Josh Andrews.

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  Saints | David Johnson elevated    Sat Nov 19, 04:19 PM

New Orleans Saints RB David Johnson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 19. TE Nick Vannett and TE J.P. Holtz were waived.

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  Saints | David Johnson signs with Saints    Wed Nov 16, 10:10 AM

Free-agent RB David Johnson (Cardinals) signed with the New Orleans Saints' practice squad Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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  Cardinals | David Johnson open to Cards reunion    Sat Jun 18, 02:55 PM

Free-agent RB David Johnson (Texans) hinted he's open to returning to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, June 17. 'Back where it all began. Who knows,' Johnson tweeted in response to a fan who asked him to come back to Arizona. 'The Red Sea always has a special place in my heart!'

Footballguys view: Johnson is a free agent...so he's open to pretty much any destination. He participated with the Saints in minicamp on a tryout basis, but he did not land a deal. Johnson is not what he used to be as a runner anymore, but he can still be an effective receiver out of the backfield. The Cardinals have James Conner as their lead back with Darrel Williams giving them valuable depth as the no.2 back. If added, Johnson would not push either one for much playing time.

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  Saints | No contract for David Johnson    Fri Jun 17, 05:17 PM

Free-agent RB David Johnson (Texans) said he will not be signing with the New Orleans Saints after trying out for them during their minicamp this week.

Footballguys view: It's not a great sign that Johnson could get a tryout and not get a deal, especially with RB Alvin Kamara facing a possible suspension. Johnson is not what he used to be as a runner, but he can still be effectively used as a receiving threat from the backfield.

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  Saints | David Johnson, Joe Schobert trying out    Tue Jun 14, 08:30 PM

Free-agent RB David Johnson (Texans) and LB Joe Schobert (Steelers) are participating in the New Orleans Saints minicamp this week on a tryout basis.

Footballguys view: Johnson is no longer the same player he used to be, especially as a runner, but he can provide value as a receiver out of the backfield. The Saints are trying to establish a depth chart behind their top two backs; Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram.

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  Saints | New Orleans getting to know David Johnson    Mon Jun 13, 01:30 PM

Free-agent RB David Johnson (Texans) is visiting with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, June 13.

Footballguys view: The Saints could be in the market for more help at the running back position. Johnson is no longer the player he used to be, but he could help a team as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. New Orleans has Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram as the top two backs. Behind them, we like guys like Dwayne Washington or undrafted rookie Abram Smith - but only in deep dynasty formats.

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  Texans | Houston's Week 18 game recap    Sun Jan 9, 05:43 PM

Houston Texans QB Davis Mills went 23-for-33 for 301 yards and three touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18 and also rushed for 12 yards on four carries. RB David Johnson rushed for 28 yards on five carries, while RB Rex Burkhead rushed for 24 yards on 12 carries and caught three passes for 42 yards. WR Danny Amendola caught seven passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets. WR Nico Collins caught three passes for 67 yards on eight targets. WR Chris Moore caught three passes for 38 yards and one touchdown on three targets, while WR Brandin Cooks caught three passes for 26 yards on four targets.

Footballguys view: Davis Mills was outstanding and made the Titans sweat in this one. The Texans have their 2022 starting quarterback and Mills could turn into more. Burkhead will also be back next year, and Collins looks like another hit from Nick Caserio's first draft. The Texans could fire David Culley even though four wins is more than anyone could have asked for from this team. The Texans will be picking third as they finally have a first round pick after trading so many away for Laremy Tunsil.

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  Texans | Seven players off COVID list    Wed Jan 5, 09:39 PM

Houston Texans WR Danny Amendola, RB David Johnson, OT Tytus Howard, DE Ron'Dell Carter, TE Antony Auclair, CB Lonnie Johnson and WR Chris Moore were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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  Texans | Houston sends three to COVID list    Mon Dec 27, 04:38 PM

Houston Texans LB Neville Hewitt, RB David Johnson and FB Paul Quessenberry were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 27.

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  Texans | David Johnson won't play in Week 16    Sun Dec 26, 11:55 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quadriceps) will not play in Week 16's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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  Texans | Week 16 Houston Texans inactives    Sun Dec 26, 11:37 AM

The Houston Texans have declared RB David Johnson, OT Carson Green, QB Deshaun Watson, CB Terrance Mitchell and WR Danny Amendola inactive for Week 16.

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  Texans | David Johnson unlikely to play    Sun Dec 26, 08:29 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quadriceps) is not expected to play in Week 16's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source.

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  Texans | David Johnson listed as questionable    Fri Dec 24, 07:36 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.

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  Texans | Houston's injury report for Week 16    Fri Dec 24, 04:49 PM

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (personal) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 16 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. RB David Johnson (quad) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. WR Chris Conley (knee), TE Brevin Jordan (hand) and DB Justin Reid (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 24, and no longer appear on the injury report.

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  Texans | David Johnson does not practice    Thu Dec 23, 07:31 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 23.

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  Texans | Houston's practice report for Thursday    Thu Dec 23, 06:26 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quad) and QB Deshaun Watson (personal) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 23. WR Chris Conley (knee), TE Brevin Jordan (hand) and S Justin Reid (concussion) practiced in full.

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  Texans | No practice for David Johnson    Wed Dec 22, 07:59 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 22. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.

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  Texans | Seven touches for David Johnson    Sun Dec 19, 06:00 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed for 24 yards on six carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. He also caught one pass for three yards during the game.

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  Texans | David Johnson activated    Mon Dec 13, 05:34 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (thigh, illness) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 13. In a corresponding move, LB Kamu Grugier-Hill was placed on the COVID-19 list.

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  Texans | David Johnson placed on COVID list    Sun Dec 12, 11:48 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Dec. 12.

Footballguys view: Rex Burkhead will be the lead back today with Royce Freeman spelling him at times.

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  Texans | David Johnson expected to play    Fri Dec 10, 07:20 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 10, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.

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  Texans | Houston's Week 14 injury report    Fri Dec 10, 06:22 PM

Houston Texans DB Terrence Brooks (hamstring) and QB Deshaun Watson (non-injury) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks. LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (hamstring, wrist) did not practice Friday, Dec. 10, but is listed as questionable. TE Brevin Jordan (hand), S A.J. Moore (hip), WR Brandin Cooks (non-injury), DL Jonathan Greenard (foot) and OL Jimmy Morrissey (foot) were limited on Friday and are also listed as questionable. OL Justin Britt (knee), DL Maliek Collins (illness), DB Terrance Mitchell (illness), WR Nico Collins (thigh), OL Tytus Howard (ankle), DL Jake Martin (knee), RB David Johnson (illness, thigh), LB Christian Kirksey (thumb), OL Justin McCray (concussion) and QB Tyrod Taylor (wrist) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report. RB Rex Burkhead (non-injury) was not given a practice designation on Friday but is expected to play.

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  Texans | David Johnson fully practices    Thu Dec 9, 08:00 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 9.

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  Texans | David Johnson back on field    Wed Dec 8, 08:44 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 8.

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  Texans | David Johnson to miss Week 13    Sun Dec 5, 11:45 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) has been declared inactive for the Week 13 game.

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  Texans | Week 13 Houston Texans inactives    Sun Dec 5, 11:35 AM

The Houston Texans have declared RB David Johnson, TE Jeff Driskel, QB Deshaun Watson, FS Terrence Brooks, TE Jordan Akins, OG Justin McCray and LB Zach Cunningham inactive for Week 13.

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  Texans | David Johnson unlikely to play    Sun Dec 5, 12:03 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) is not expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13, according to a source.

Footballguys view: Rex Burkhead will get the majority of work in the Texans backfield, with Royce Freeman backing him up.

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  Texans | David Johnson listed as questionable    Fri Dec 3, 06:29 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.

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  Texans | Week 13 injury report for Houston    Fri Dec 3, 04:02 PM

Houston Texans WR Danny Amendola (knee), S Terrence Brooks (hamstring), OL Justin McCray (concussion), DL DeMarcus Walker (hamstring) and QB Deshaun Watson (non-injury) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts. RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) and DL Roy Lopez (illness) did not practice Friday, Nov. 3, and are listed as questionable. WR Chris Conley (illness), WR Brandin Cooks (illness), OL Cole Toner (illness) and DL Jonathan Greenard (foot) were limited in practice on Friday and are also listed as questionable. DL Jake Martin (shin) and DB Terrance Mitchell (illness) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.

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  Texans | No practice for David Johnson    Thu Dec 2, 07:32 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 2.

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  Texans | Thursday's practice report for Houston    Thu Dec 2, 05:50 PM

Houston Texans WR Danny Amendola (knee), DB Terrence Brooks (hamstring), WR Chris Conley (illness), WR Brandin Cooks (illness), RB David Johnson (illness, thigh), OL Justin McCray (concussion), Terrance Mitchell (illness), DL DeMarcus Walker (hamstring) and QB Deshaun Watson (non-injury) not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 2. DL Jonathan Greenard (foot), DL Jake Martin (shin) and OL Cole Toner (illness) were limited.

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  Texans | David Johnson misses practice    Wed Dec 1, 07:16 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson (illness, thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 1. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.

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  Texans | David Johnson logs 12 touches    Sun Nov 28, 08:59 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed 10 times for 39 yards and caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in a 21-14 loss to the New York Jets in Week 12.

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  Texans | David Johnson spins wheels in Week 11    Sun Nov 21, 07:07 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson went for just 18 yards on 13 rushing attempts in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, and he added three receptions for 16 yards on four targets.

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  Texans | Seven touches for David Johnson    Sun Nov 7, 06:27 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed four times for just 11 yards in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins while adding three grabs for 29 yards on five targets.

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  Texans | David Johnson prepping for featured role?    Thu Oct 28, 03:38 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson is expected to be featured in the offense following the trade of Mark Ingram to the New Orleans Saints, according to Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790.

Footballguys view: Johnson is still only a what the heck flex this week against the Rams with Tyrod Taylor likely out for one more week and Davis Mills starting again.

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  Texans | David Johnson logs 12 touches    Sun Oct 24, 10:16 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed seven times for 25 yards and caught five of his six targets for 27 yards in a 31-5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7.

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  Texans | David Johnson doesn't see much action    Sun Oct 17, 07:13 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed twice for seven yards in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts and he added one grab for 14 yards on two targets.

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  Texans | David Johnson totals seven touches    Sun Oct 10, 09:11 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed twice for five yards in Week 5 against the New England Patriots, and he added five grabs for 46 yards on six targets.

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  Texans | David Johnson quiet in Week 4    Sun Oct 3, 04:41 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed for 21 yards on five carries against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. He also caught three passes for 27 yards during the game.

Footballguys view: Johnson was targeted in the red zone on fourth down on the Texans best chance to score, but it was not to be. Like every other Texans running back, he's not worth carrying in a typical fantasy league.

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  Texans | David Johnson logs just two touches    Fri Sep 24, 01:56 AM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson carried the ball twice for 11 yards in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers.

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  Texans | Eight total touches for David Johnson    Sun Sep 19, 05:55 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed six times for 25 yards in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns and he added two grabs for 22 yards on two targets.

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  Texans | David Johnson catches TD    Sun Sep 12, 10:14 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed three times for 10 yards and caught three of his four targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in a 37-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1.

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  Texans | David Johnson restructures contract    Tue Mar 2, 04:13 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson restructured his deal Tuesday, March 2, and will receive $4.25 million guaranteed out of a maximum contract value of $6 million.

Footballguys view: A decent move for the veteran back here. His cash total is lower now, but Johnson's previous guaranteed money was $2.1 million. Johnson could have a larger role in 2021 with Duke Johnson released. We'll see if Deshaun Watson stays at quarterback, but this team should use David Johnson in a three-down role. That makes him a RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in 2021.

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  Texans | David Johnson may return    Fri Feb 26, 07:02 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson could return to the team next season if he is willing to restructure his contract, according to sources.

Footballguys view: Expect a lot of changes with the Texans this offseason, but Johnson could stay if the price is fixed. Johnson is currently scheduled to count $8.512 million against the salary cap in 2021, and the team would save $6.9 million if they cut him at this point.

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  Texans | Houston puts up good fight in Week 17    Sun Jan 3, 08:25 PM

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson completed 28-of-39 passes for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans while running for 12 yards. RB David Johnson ran for 84 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while adding three grabs for 36 yards. WR Brandin Cooks ended with 11 receptions, 166 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets, and WR Keke Coutee finished with six catches and 90 yards.

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  Texans | David Johnson has outstanding game    Sun Dec 27, 06:25 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson rushed for 128 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also caught three passes for 11 yards and one touchdown during the game.

Footballguys view: Johnson emerged last week as a receiver and then peaked as a runner this week to be a Week 15 and 16 hero. The new regime for the Texans will look to restructure Johnson's nine million dollar price tag for 2021 or he'll be looking for work.

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  Texans | David Johnson posts 133 total yards    Sun Dec 20, 04:14 PM

Houston Texans RB David Johnson caught 11 passes for 106 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. He also rushed for 27 yards on eight carries during the game.

Footballguys view: The Texans and Deshaun Watson finally discovered that Johnson is a very good passcatcher. If Duke Johnson can't go against the Bengals next week, David will be an excellent PPR play. He'll be a what the heck flex in any event coming off of this performance.

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