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Tagged: Kerryon Johnson (52 Results)

Sep
15

49ers RB Mostert out for season

San Francisco running back RAHEEM MOSTERT will have season ending knee surgery following his injury in the 49ers opening game against the Detroit Lions. It was initially thought that Mostert wouldMore need a minor arthroscopic surgery that would have him back on the field within eight weeks. After multiple doctor consultations, it was determined that Mostert would need a surgery requiring a much longer recovery time. In a related move, San Francisco signed running back KERRYON JOHNSON to their practice squad on Tuesday. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
18

Eagles waive RB Johnson

The Philadelphia Eagles waived veteran running back KERRYON JOHNSON on Tuesday. Johnson (knee) was waived with an injury designation, which means if he clears waivers, he will revert to the Eagles’More injured reserve list. Johnson, 24, has a history of knee problems since being drafted as a second-round pick by the Detroit Lions. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jun
14

Eagles running backs have “clean slate” under new RB coach

The Philadelphia Eagles have a crowded running back room heading into the 2021 season, and new running backs coach Jemal Singleton said recently that all of his players will be startingMore with a clean slate. While MILES SANDERS is expected to lead the group, fellow running backs BOSTON SCOTT, JORDAN HOWARD, KERRYON JOHNSON, and KENNY GAINWELL will also be in the mix for a role. Less

Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia

May
12

Johnson expects to compete for carries in Eagles backfield

The newest member of the Philadelphia Eagles running back corps, 23-year-old KERRYON JOHNSON, said this week that he expects to compete for a role in the team’s crowded backfield. Johnson believesMore that having a crowded running back room will make each player better, adding they guys are “coming in hungry”. Johnson was a second-round pick by the Detroit Lions in 2018, but the team decided to move on after the 2021 NFL Draft. Less

May
10

Eagles claim former Lions RB Johnson off waivers

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed former Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON off waivers late last week, adding the young rusher to a crowded running back room. Johnson is a former second-roundMore draft pick from 2018, although he failed to live up to lofty expectations with Detroit thus far in his career. Injuries have been an issue but Johnson is young and still has potential. Less

Source: Team Website

May
6

Lions to carry on without RB Johnson

The Detroit Lions informed running back KERRYON JOHNSON yesterday that he will be waived today. Johnson, 23, was the team’s second-round draft pick in 2018. He struggled with injuries in hisMore first two seasons, before settling into a third-down role in 2020. D’ANDRE SWIFT will start for the Lions this season, with new addition JAMAAL WILLIAMS set to handle the backup role. The Lions also drafted rookie running back JERMAR JEFFERSON in the seventh-round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Less

Source: Detroit Free Press

Nov
26

Swift, Golladay, Amendola all out for Lions

Detroit Lions running back D’ANDRE SWIFT has been ruled out for today’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Houston Texans. The Lions will move forward with some combination of ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON.  Also out for the Lions are wide receivers KENNY GOLLADAY and DANNY AMENDOLA, both of whom are dealing with hip injuries.

Source: ESPN.com

Nov
20

Lions RB Swift dealing with concussion

Detroit Lions rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT began to show concussion like symptoms on Thursday and his availability for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers is in doubt. Swift is comingMore off an impressive performance in his first start of the season last week against the Washington Football Team. If Swift does not clear the concussion protocol in the next couple of days, the Lions will likely turn back to the tandem of ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON. Less

Source: Detroit News

Sep
10

Lions RB Swift limited by hip injury

Detroit Lions rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity. Swift has been dealing with what has been confirmed as a hip injury since theMore beginning of training camp. Swift’s status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears is unknown, but his role could be limited considering that ADRIAN PETERSON and KERRYON JOHNSON are both healthy. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
31

Lions RB Swift dealing with lingering leg issue

Detroit Lions rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT has missed over a week of practice time as he continues to deal with a leg injury suffered on August 20th. Swift was expectedMore to share the backfield workload with holdover KERRYON JOHNSON, but that plan is looking less likely with the start of the season approaching quickly. Less

Source: Detroit Free Press

Around the NFL: D'Andre Swift

Here we go again? D’Andre Swift has been out of practice for last week with a leg injury, making it look less likely that he’ll be a big contributor in his first year (especially early in the season).  more »

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Around the NFL: Kerryon Johnson

We've talked some about the impact a shortened (cancelled?) preseason might have on the NFL. Specifically, that it will be harder for rookies to make an early impact, with the loss of minicamps, practice time and exhibition game action. So I wondered if maybe we're all underestimating the chance of Kerryon Johnson being a relevant player in Detroit.   more »

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Jul
7

Lions sign second-round RB Swift

The Detroit Lions signed second-round running back D’ANDRE SWIFT to his rookie contract over the weekend. The Lions drafted Swift 35th overall and he is expected to share the backfield withMore fellow running back KERRYON JOHNSON. Johnson has had trouble staying healthy, meaning that Swift could be in line for an increased role should Johnson’s troubles continue. Less

Source: Detroit Free Press

Jun
12

Lions RB Johnson excited about “phenomenal” new backfield mate

Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON was excited that the team selected rookie rusher D’ANDRE SWIFT in April’s NFL Draft. Johnson said that Swift is a “phenomenal” player, adding that havingMore a dual threat in the backfield takes stress off both running backs. Fantasy owners may be less inclined to agree. Less

Source: Detroit News

Around the NFL: Detroit running backs

I don’t think there necessarily will be a “winner” in Detroit’s backfield. They’ve got a bunch of running backs, and I think they’re going to use multiple backs in every game.  more »

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