David Johnson
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Has 28 receiving yards in finale
Johnson had zero carries and gathered in both of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Johnson's modest numbers represented a season high in scrimmage yards as the Saints' offense posted yet another unremarkable outing. He also played just one more offensive snap than fellow backup running back Eno Benjamin (six). Over five games with New Orleans in 2022, Johnson recorded 12 carries for 24 yards and four receptions on four targets for 47 yards. These are by far the lowest marks of the 31-year-old's career outside of the 2017 season in which he suffered a season-ending wrist injury Week 1. Johnson joined the New Orleans practice squad in mid-November, and he was eventually signed to the active roster after Mark Ingram sustained a season-ending MCL tear in early December. With both of these aging veterans set to hit free agency, it's unlikely that either of them will factor into the Saints' future at running back.
Johnson's modest numbers represented a season high in scrimmage yards as the Saints' offense posted yet another unremarkable outing. He also played just one more offensive snap than fellow backup running back Eno Benjamin (six). Over five games with New Orleans in 2022, Johnson recorded 12 carries for 24 yards and four receptions on four targets for 47 yards. These are by far the lowest marks of the 31-year-old's career outside of the 2017 season in which he suffered a season-ending wrist injury Week 1. Johnson joined the New Orleans practice squad in mid-November, and he was eventually signed to the active roster after Mark Ingram sustained a season-ending MCL tear in early December. With both of these aging veterans set to hit free agency, it's unlikely that either of them will factor into the Saints' future at running back.
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Measurables Review
How do David Johnson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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224 lbs40-Yard Dash
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4.27 secCone Drill
6.82 secVertical Jump
41.5 inBroad Jump
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25 repsHand Length
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No deal with New Orleans
Johnson and the Saints were unable to reach an agreement on a deal, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, so Johnson remains a free agent.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had a visit with the Saints on Monday, but the two sides were unable to come to terms on a deal. The veteran running back averaged just 3.4 yards per carry last season for the Texans and failed to score a rushing touchdown, so Johnson may not have much gas left in the tank at age 30.
Johnson had a visit with the Saints on Monday, but the two sides were unable to come to terms on a deal. The veteran running back averaged just 3.4 yards per carry last season for the Texans and failed to score a rushing touchdown, so Johnson may not have much gas left in the tank at age 30.
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In 13 games with the Texans during the 2021 season, Johnson logged 67 carries for 228 yards without a TD, while adding 32 catches (on 42 targets) for 225 yards and a receiving score. That was well off the production he turned in the season prior after arriving in Houston as part of the DeAndre Hopkins trade. At this stage, the 30-year-old, who enjoyed fantasy relevance earlier in his career with the Cardinals, still is looking for his next team after last year's subpar effort.
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Usage uptick in frigid win
Johnson posted seven rushes for 16 yards and caught his only target for eight yards during Saturday's 17-10 win versus Cleveland.
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Coughs up fumble in win
Johnson tallied four carries for 12 yards and lost a fumble during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Falcons.
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Serving as No. 2 back Sunday
Johnson is slated to serve as the top backup to starting running back Alvin Kamara in Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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Signed to active roster
The Saints signed Johnson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Moves back to practice squad
Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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