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David Johnson Officially Retires

Running back David Johnson officially announced his retirement on Sunday. The 32-year-old was taken in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played for three teams, suiting up for the Cardinals, Texans, and Saints. However, Johnson's most productive years were in Arizona, where he had his best season in 2016 by rushing for 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns off 293 carries and adding 80 catches for 879 yards and four touchdowns. Unfortunately, injuries didn't allow him to recapture the same magic from the 2016 season, although he still had a productive career, ending with 4,071 rushing yards, 2,805 receiving yards, and 57 total touchdowns.

May 19, 2024 8:50 PM EST


28 receiving yards in finale

Johnson had zero carries and gathered in all both of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 10-7 loss versus the Panthers.

Jan 9, 2023 8:39 AM EST



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.

Dec 25, 2022 8:47 AM EST


Coughs up fumble in win

Johnson tallied four carries for 12 yards a fumble during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Falcons.

Dec 19, 2022 6:56 AM EST


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.

Dec 18, 2022 8:56 AM EST



Signed to active roster

The Saints signed Johnson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Dec 12, 2022 1:57 PM EST


Moves back to practice squad

Johnson reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Nov 21, 2022 9:16 PM EST


Two touches in NOLA debut

Johnson notched one carry for negative four yards and gathered in their only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 27-20 victory against the Rams.

Nov 21, 2022 7:08 AM EST


Lands in Big Easy

Johnson was elevated to the Saints' active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Nov 19, 2022 1:42 PM EST


Lands with Saints' practice squad

The Saints signed Johnson to their practice squad Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Nov 16, 2022 7:15 AM EST


Not signing with New Orleans

The Saints and Johnson were unable to come to contract terms, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Jun 17, 2022 2:55 PM EST


Visiting New Orleans

Johnson, who's a free agent, is visiting with the Saints on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Jun 13, 2022 10:54 AM EST


Eight touches in season finale

Johnson had five carries for 28 yards and caught three of four targets for eight yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to Tennessee.

Jan 10, 2022 7:11 PM EST


Off COVID list

Johnson (quad) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Jan 5, 2022 2:13 PM EST


Remains on COVID list

Johnson (quad) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Jan 1, 2022 4:50 PM EST


Added to COVID-19 list

The Texans placed Johnson (quadriceps) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Dec 27, 2021 1:32 PM EST


Sidelined for Week 16

Johnson (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Dec 26, 2021 8:42 AM EST


Iffy for Week 16

Johnson (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after not practicing this week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 24, 2021 2:32 PM EST


Misses another practice

Johnson (quad) remained sidelined at practice Thursday.

Dec 23, 2021 3:28 PM EST


Dealing with quad issue

Johnson was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a quad issue.

Dec 22, 2021 2:41 PM EST