D'Ernest Johnson

Running Back
RB
 / Jacksonville Jaguars
 / Jaguars

Player Stats

Rushing Yards Yd Receiving Yards Yd Receptions Rec Targets Tar
17 7 3 3

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D'Ernest Johnson A Healthy Scratch In Week 1
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson is a healthy scratch in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is also inactive in the regular season opener. Johnson will be in street clothes on the sidelines on Sunday with both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt fully healthy for the kickoff of the 2022 regular season. The 26-year-old should remain on the waiver wire in most leagues unless Chubb or Hunt miss time with an injury. Johnson finished last year... [Read More]
D'Ernest Johnson Sees Three Touches Sunday
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson carried the ball twice for 21 yards and added an eight-yard catch in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Johnson got the start with both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt sitting out, but he didn't stick around for long as he didn't see a touch after the first drive of the contest. Johnson is expected to open the year as the No. 3 running back in Cleveland, although there's still a chance that Hunt gets traded before the regular... [Read More]
D'Ernest Johnson May Be Fighting For Roster Spot
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson could be on the chopping block. The team already has Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt to handle nearly all of the work out of the backfield. Demetric Felton and 2022 fifth-round draft pick Jerome Ford are also on the roster. As a result, Johnson's chances of remaining in Cleveland don't look promising. The 26-year-old is coming off the best season of his career by racking up 534 yards and three touchdowns off 100 touches. Nevertheless, while Johnson ... [Read More]
D'Ernest Johnson Attends OTAs
Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson was present at voluntary organized team activities this week despite not having signed a contract with the team yet. Johnson didn't receive any offers from other teams before April 22, so he can only negotiate with the Browns on his next contract. He could sign the $2.43 million tender or he could work out a long-term extension. The 26-year-old ran for over 100 yards in each of the two games he started with Nick Chubb and ... [Read More]