Player Signing Pats add RB D'Ernest Johnson to Practice Squad

[Patsfan1645]

Freshly Released Cardinals RB Finds New Home With Patriots

The New England Patriots snatched up this former Arizona Cardinals RB.

www.si.com

Dont know much about him.

If this is old news my apologies, just saw it pop up and didnt see any thread on this guy.

 

[hornetfb85]

Freshly Released Cardinals RB Finds New Home With Patriots

The New England Patriots snatched up this former Arizona Cardinals RB.

www.si.com

Dont know much about him.

If this is old news my apologies, just saw it pop up and didnt see any thread on this guy.

 

[captain stone]

D'Ernest Johnson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

He should help more than the rest of the dreck that's been in & out of the building lately... But we still need a Real one.

 

[Patsfan1645]

 

[mgteich]

D'Ernest Johnson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

an experienced #3 RB

In any case, we don't expect him to get many reps.

 

[Patsfan1645]

D'Ernest Johnson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

He should help more than the rest of the dreck that's been in & out of the building lately... But we still need a Real one.

5'10 208 lbs. Can we please find another Blount type guy.

 

[maust]

Freshly Released Cardinals RB Finds New Home With Patriots

The New England Patriots snatched up this former Arizona Cardinals RB.

www.si.com

Dont know much about him.

If this is old news my apologies, just saw it pop up and didnt see any thread on this guy.

There isn't much to know, a JAG's JAG. Warm practice body type for the most part

 

[Toofy]

5'10 208 lbs. Can we please find another Blount type guy.

Bruiser back....good weight and center of gravity

 

[Patsfan1645]

Bruiser back....good weight and center of gravity

A guy that will get you those two tough yards on 3rd down.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Don’t know much about him either. Mentioned in the trade deadline thread he had 100 carries 534 yards in 2021 and pretty much disappeared. Kinda strange you can average 5.34 ypc in the nfl on a pretty big sample size and do nothing from there. Unless he was hurt or something.

Interesting to see if they try elevating him 3 times to avoid using a roster spot on rb3, might be a pretty effective strategy to just do that every 4 weeks with a different ps rb as long as rham/henderson stay healthy lol

 

[mgteich]

D'Ernest Johnson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

an experienced #3 RB

In any case, we don't expect him to get many reps.
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EDIT
Johnson was signed to the Practice Squad. I had thought it was to the 53.

 

[jmt57]

Has experience returning kickoffs back in college:

D'Ernest Johnson - Football - USF Athletics

D'Ernest Johnson (2) Running Back - HONORS 2016 SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (RETURN SPECIALIST) PAUL HORNUNG AWARD CANDIDATE 2015 TEAM CO-OFFENSIVE MVP USF

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HONORS
2016 SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (RETURN SPECIALIST)
PAUL HORNUNG AWARD CANDIDATE
2015 TEAM CO-OFFENSIVE MVP
USF GAME RECORD FOR ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (281)
USF CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS LEADER (4,186)
USF CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADER FOR A RUNNING BACK (909)
USF CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADER FOR A RUNNING BACK (73)

JOHNSON'S CAREER HIGHS
Rushes 24, vs. Temple (9/21/17)
Rushing Yards 111, at ECU (9/30/17)
Long Rush 50, at San Jose State (8/26/17)
Rushing TDs 3, vs. FSU (9/24/16)
Receptions 6, vs. South Carolina, Birmingham Bowl (12/29/16)
Receiving Yards 95, South Carolina, Birmingham Bowl (12/29/16)
Receiving TDs 2, 2X, last at Florida State (9/12/15)
Long Reception 71 (TD), at Florida State (9/12/15)
TD Pass 1, 2X, last vs. WKU in Miami Beach Bowl (12/21/15)
All-Purpose Yards 281 vs. Cincinnati (11/26/15
Long Kickoff Return 54, vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)
Kickoff Return Yards 181, vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)
Kickoff Return Average 45.25 (4), vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)

CAREER: Finished his career as USF's all-time leader in all-purpose yardage with 4,186 yards, including 1,796 career yards rushing...set USF records for a running back with 73 receptions for 909 yards...scored 29 career touchdowns, including 16 rushing, 12 receiving and 1 punt return.




Did not impress at his combine, but does have seven years NFL experience.
892 snaps on offense, 931 snaps on special teams:

D'Ernest Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for D'Ernest Johnson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

www.pro-football-reference.com

 

[UGAPatsfan]

Has experience returning kickoffs back in college:

D'Ernest Johnson - Football - USF Athletics

D'Ernest Johnson (2) Running Back - HONORS 2016 SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (RETURN SPECIALIST) PAUL HORNUNG AWARD CANDIDATE 2015 TEAM CO-OFFENSIVE MVP USF

gousfbulls.com

HONORS
2016 SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (RETURN SPECIALIST)
PAUL HORNUNG AWARD CANDIDATE
2015 TEAM CO-OFFENSIVE MVP
USF GAME RECORD FOR ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (281)
USF CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS LEADER (4,186)
USF CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADER FOR A RUNNING BACK (909)
USF CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADER FOR A RUNNING BACK (73)

JOHNSON'S CAREER HIGHS
Rushes 24, vs. Temple (9/21/17)
Rushing Yards 111, at ECU (9/30/17)
Long Rush 50, at San Jose State (8/26/17)
Rushing TDs 3, vs. FSU (9/24/16)
Receptions 6, vs. South Carolina, Birmingham Bowl (12/29/16)
Receiving Yards 95, South Carolina, Birmingham Bowl (12/29/16)
Receiving TDs 2, 2X, last at Florida State (9/12/15)
Long Reception 71 (TD), at Florida State (9/12/15)
TD Pass 1, 2X, last vs. WKU in Miami Beach Bowl (12/21/15)
All-Purpose Yards 281 vs. Cincinnati (11/26/15
Long Kickoff Return 54, vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)
Kickoff Return Yards 181, vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)
Kickoff Return Average 45.25 (4), vs. Cincinnati (11/20/15)

CAREER: Finished his career as USF's all-time leader in all-purpose yardage with 4,186 yards, including 1,796 career yards rushing...set USF records for a running back with 73 receptions for 909 yards...scored 29 career touchdowns, including 16 rushing, 12 receiving and 1 punt return.




Did not impress at his combine, but does have seven years NFL experience.
892 snaps on offense, 931 snaps on special teams:

D'Ernest Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for D'Ernest Johnson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

www.pro-football-reference.com

That…is awful

 

[n1997y]

That…is awful

Nine or ten years ago, maybe he’s improved with age and use? I’m not betting on it…

 

[Horace's Ivories]

 

[DaBruinz]

Patriots now have 6 RBs between the Active and PS.

"53":
Stevenson, Henderson, Jennings

"PS":
Baker, Ward, Johnson

 

[jdlboot14]

I liked Johnson in his limited work the last several years. I think he's a decent backup if we need it. He can do some of everything.
Still wondering if they sign a major player to the 53. But might depend on how Henderson fares in his 2nd game after being "featured", and how Jennings does with any reps before the last 4min of a game.

 

[Wozzy]

Rushawn Baker seems like the only guy worth a damn here.

 

[Zuma]

D'Ernest Johnson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Johnson ran for 143 yards, a touchdown, and a 99-yard kickoff return in a game against American Heritage School that included Sony Michel and Isaiah McKenzie.

 

[captain stone]

A guy that will get you those two tough yards on 3rd down.

Especially when it's 3rd/3.