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Bills | Duke Johnson back on practice squad Mon Nov 14, 06:28 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Duke Johnson was returned to the practice squad Monday, Nov. 14, after being on the active roster for Week 10.
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Bills | Twelve added to practice squad Wed Aug 31, 04:17 PM
Free-agent QB Matt Barkley, OG Greg Mancz, OL Alec Anderson, RB Raheem Blackshear, RB Duke Johnson, WR Tavon Austin, WR Tanner Gentry, WR Isaiah Hodgins, DE Mike Love, DT Brandin Bryant, LB Joe Giles-Harris and CB Ja'Marcus Ingram were signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 31.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is a player who could be fantasy relevant if he gets to the active roster and gets a role on this offense. The seasoned veteran proved last year he could produce when called upon. Fantasy GMs can keep Johnson on the waiver wire speed dial just in case injuries strike at the position. |
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Bills | Duke Johnson cut Tue Aug 30, 09:25 AM
Buffalo Bills RB Duke Johnson was released Tuesday, Aug. 30, and could return to their practice squad if he doesn't sign elsewhere.
| Footballguys view: Johnson did a good job with the Bills, and he fits nicely in their offense. However, the backfield was crowded and Johnson is a player they must think they can sneak through to the practice squad. |
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Bills | Duke Johnson briefly leaves game Fri Aug 26, 08:44 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Duke Johnson (ankle) briefly left the preseason game because of an ankle injury but has been able to return.
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Bills | Duke Johnson catches on with Buffalo Mon Mar 21, 01:02 PM
Free-agent RB Duke Johnson (Dolphins) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, March 21. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Bills were supposed to sign J.D. McKissic, but he decided to stay with the Commanders. Johnson can play a role similar to what McKissic plays - a pass-catching back to be used on third downs. We'll see how he works into the mix with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss. |
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Dolphins | Three impending FAs could return Sun Mar 13, 05:20 PM
Miami Dolphins impending free-agent RB Duke Johnson, LB Duke Riley and LB Brennan Scarlett are players the Dolphins are interested in re-signing this offseason, according to sources.
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Dolphins | Week 18 recap for the Dolphins Sun Jan 9, 08:22 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa completed 15-of-22 passes for 109 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions with 38 rushing yards. RB Duke Johnson posted a game-high 117 rushing yards with a touchdown on 25 totes, while RB Phillip Lindsay added 40 rushing yards on 11 attempts. TE Durham Smythe led the way with 32 yards on two catches, while WR Jaylen Waddle ended up with five receptions for 27 yards on seven targets. TE Mike Gesicki finished with two catches for 22 yards, WR DeVante Parker had two catches for 12 yards, while RB Myles Gaskin ran once for minus-1 yard and he added three receptions for 11 yards on his three targets.
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson totals 65 scrimmage yards Sun Jan 2, 07:03 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson rushed seven times for 49 yards with two grabs for 16 yards on three targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson crashes back to Earth Mon Dec 27, 11:24 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson rushed 13 times for just 39 yards in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints and he wasn't targeted in the pass game.
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson signed to active roster Mon Dec 20, 08:41 AM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson was signed to the active roster Monday, Dec. 20.
| Footballguys view: Johnson signed with the team and rushed for over 100 yards in Week 15. He'll be in the mix for more touches and Miami is trying to make the playoffs. |
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson goes off in Week 15 Sun Dec 19, 04:57 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson rushed 22 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns in Week 15 against the New York Jets, and he added a catch for 20 yards on his lone target.
| Footballguys view: Johnson had his first 20+ carry game, first 100 yard game and first two rushing score game in his return to Miami, where he played his high school and college ball. The Dolphins should use him more going forward, although he has a tough matchup against the Saints run defense next week. |
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson joins active roster Mon Dec 13, 07:24 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson was elevated to the active roster Monday, Dec. 13, as a COVID-19 replacement.
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson returns to practice squad Mon Nov 22, 08:36 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson was returned to the practice squad Monday, Nov. 22, after he was on the active roster for the Week 11 game.
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Dolphins | Miami elevates Duke Johnson Sat Nov 20, 05:42 PM
Miami Dolphins practice squad RB Duke Johnson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 20, and will be available for the Week 11 game.
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Dolphins | Duke Johnson set to join Miami's practice squad Tue Oct 26, 02:55 PM
Free-agent RB Duke Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
| Footballguys view: Johnson has had a couple of visits in September (49ers, Panthers) and now finds himself with the Dolphins. Miami is in search of running back help with Malcolm Brown on Injured Reserve. Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed are the top two backs in the Dolphins rotation with Gaskin having the fantasy value of a RB2 or flex play in certain matchups. |
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Bears | Chicago works out four RBs Mon Oct 18, 11:20 PM
The Chicago Bears worked out free-agent RBs Duke Johnson, T.J. Logan, CJ Marable and Chris Thompson on Monday, Oct. 18.
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Saints | New Orleans kicks the tire on five RBs Tue Oct 5, 05:23 PM
Free-agent RBs Lamar Miller, Duke Johnson, Brian Hill, Ito Smith and Ryquell Armstead worked out for the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
| Footballguys view: Saints backup Tony Jones is going to miss about a month with an ankle injury. They're updating their emergency list and may choose to sign one of these veterans. The Saints have Alvin Kamara as their starter and will use Dwayne Washington and/or Ty Montgomery as reserve backs. |
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Panthers | Carolina taking a look at Duke Johnson Fri Sep 24, 02:11 PM
Free-agent RB Duke Johnson worked out for the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Sept. 24.
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49ers | San Fran taking a look at two FA backs Mon Sep 20, 03:46 PM
Free-agent RBs Duke Johnson and Lamar Miller are scheduled to visit with the San Francisco 49ers soon, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers will be looking for running back help with both JaMycal Hasty (ankle) and Trey Sermon (concussion) banged up. Even Elijah Mitchell suffered a shoulder injury he came back from. Mitchell and Trenton Cannon are the only two healthy (ish) backs on the roster. Johnson and Miller have plenty of experience and would give the 49ers veteran depth if added. |
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Jaguars | Duke Johnson off practice squad Thu Sep 16, 05:48 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Duke Johnson was released from the practice squad Thursday, Sept. 16.
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Jaguars | Jacksonville holds onto four practice-squaders Wed Sep 8, 01:36 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Duke Johnson, DB Brandon Rusnak, WR Devin Smith and WR Laquon Treadwell were designated as protected practice squad players for Week 1 on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
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Jaguars | Duke Johnson joins practice squad Mon Sep 6, 04:56 PM
Free-agent RB Duke Johnson was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad Monday, Sept. 6.
| Footballguys view: Johnson has change-of-pace skills which could get him moving up the depth chart with the Jaguars. He's a long-shot to do anything for the team, but this is a "name move" to add depth to the roster. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson released Fri Feb 26, 12:49 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson on Friday, Feb. 26, was released by the team.
| Footballguys view: The move saves the Texans around $5 million in cap space as they are in full rebuild mode. Johnson is a seasoned veteran back who should find a home with a team in need of a change-of-pace back. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson inactive Sun Jan 3, 03:30 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) has been declared inactive for the Week 17 game.
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Texans | Week 17 Houston Texans inactives Sun Jan 3, 02:56 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Phillip Gaines, S Geno Stone, OT Laremy Tunsil, WR Damion Ratley, RB Duke Johnson and QB Josh McCown inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Duke Johnson being out helps David Johnson's bottom line for fantasy today as the Texans try to deny the Titans the division title. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson questionable Fri Jan 1, 06:28 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.
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Texans | Houston's injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 03:35 PM
Houston Texans OL Brent Qvale (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans. OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and RB Duke Johnson (neck) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. WR Keke Coutee (foot) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Duke Johnson could play, but David Johnson is hot, coming off of his two best games of the year, and should still be in Week 17 lineups. |
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Texans | Limited practice for Duke Johnson Thu Dec 31, 06:57 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 31, 04:57 PM
Houston Texans OL Brent Qvale (concussion) and OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. WR Keke Coutee (foot), CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and RB Duke Johnson (neck) were limited.
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Texans | Duke Johnson limited Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 06:00 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Texans | Week 16 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 27, 11:34 AM
The Houston Texans have declared RB C.J. Prosise, CB Phillip Gaines, WR Isaiah Coulter, RB Duke Johnson and QB Josh McCown inactive for Week 16.
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Texans | Duke Johnson will not be available Fri Dec 25, 06:36 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: This clears the runway for David Johnson to have another huge PPR game after catching 11 passes for 106 yards last week. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson not on field Thu Dec 24, 07:10 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 24.
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Texans | Thursday's practice report for Houston Thu Dec 24, 06:13 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not practice for a second straight day Thursday, Dec. 24. CB Phillip Gaines (knee) was limited. CB Cornell Armstrong (hamstring), TE Pharaoh Brown (ankle), WR Keke Coutee (foot), RB C.J. Prosise (ankle) and CB John Reid (neck) were upgraded to a full practice.
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Texans | Duke Johnson does not practice Wed Dec 23, 06:49 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.
| Footballguys view: Duke Johnson may not be back this week. That could mean more work ...and more fantasy points.. for David Johnson. Stay tuned. |
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Texans | Week 15 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 20, 11:32 AM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Phillip Gaines, DE Andrew Brown, OT Charlie Heck, CB John Reid, RB Duke Johnson, QB Josh McCown and RB C.J. Prosise inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: David Johnson is the clear lead back with Duke out, but he has limited upside today. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson to miss Week 15 Sat Dec 19, 02:17 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) on Saturday, Dec. 19, was ruled out for the Week 15 game Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts with a neck injury and did not travel with the team.
| Footballguys view: Johnson did not practice late in the week, so we're not shocked with this news. That means David Johnson will get a three-down role for the Texans in Week 15 against the Colts. We like David Johnson as a low-end RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson listed as questionable Fri Dec 18, 08:37 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 18, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
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Texans | Week 15 injury report for Houston Fri Dec 18, 04:02 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) and RB C.J. Prosise (ankle) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 18, and are listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts. S Lonnie Johnson (knee) was added to the injury report and limited in practice Friday; he is listed as questionable. CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and CB John Reid (neck) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. CB Cornell Armstrong (hamstring), TE Pharaoh Brown (concussion), WR Brandin Cooks (neck) and RB David Johnson (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Cooks being off of the injury report is great news for anyone who was planning on playing him this week. Duke Johnson appears to be unlikely to play, which would make David Johnson a clear lead back for the first time since Week 3, when he had a score, 56 total yards, and two receptions. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson does not practice Thu Dec 17, 09:00 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
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Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 17, 05:42 PM
Houston Texans OG Hjalte Froholdt (non-injury), RB Duke Johnson (neck) and RB C.J. Prosise (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. CB Cornell Armstrong (hamstring), WR Brandin Cooks (neck), CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and CB John Reid (neck) were limited. RB David Johnson (non-injury) and TE Pharaoh Brown (concussion) practiced in full.
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Texans | Duke Johnson limited Wednesday Wed Dec 16, 06:13 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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Texans | Duke Johnson posts 79 total yards Sun Dec 13, 05:54 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson rushed for 26 yards on eight carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 14. He also caught two passes for 53 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Johnson had an early fumble and the team decided to get a longer look at Buddy Howell. David Johnson should be back next week and Duke will go back to being a desperation play. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson not on injury report Fri Dec 11, 09:38 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 11, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
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Texans | Duke Johnson added to injury report Thu Dec 10, 09:29 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (illness) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 10.
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Texans | Duke Johnson reaches end zone Thu Nov 26, 04:12 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson caught three passes for 43 yards and one touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 12. He also rushed for 37 yards on nine carries.
| Footballguys view: The touchdown helps for those who started Johnson on Thanksgiving. He's not doing much in terms of producing as a runner or receiver but is worth flex consideration while he's the lead back. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson held in check Sun Nov 22, 06:31 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson rushed for 15 yards on 10 carries against the New England Patriots in Week 11. He also caught three passes for 20 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: The Texans running game is doing nothing and Johnson isn't being used heavily in the passing game. Even though he is the starter in a good matchup against the Lions on Thanksgiving, he's just a what the heck flex. |
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Texans | Duke Johnson ready to play Fri Nov 20, 05:48 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Texans | Houston's Week 11 injury report Fri Nov 20, 04:22 PM
Houston Texans S Michael X. Thomas (shoulder) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 11 versus the New England Patriots. OT Laremy Tunsil (illness) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. OG Senio Kelemete (concussion), LB Jake Martin (non-injury) and DE Charles Omenihu (hamstring) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. WR Kenny Stills (back) was limited in practice for a second straight day, while P Bryan Anger (quad) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Nov. 20; both players are listed as questionable. FB Cullen Gillaspia (back) was added to the injury report Friday and was limited; he is also listed as questionable. RB Duke Johnson (illness) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Texans | Duke Johnson officially limited Thu Nov 19, 07:21 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (illness) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
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