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Tagged: D'Ernest Johnson (14 Results)

May
30

Jaguars RB Etienne expected to see reduced workload

After relying heavily on running back TRAVIS ETIENNE last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have added depth to the running back room heading into 2023. The Jaguars signed D’ERNEST JOHNSON in freeMore agency after drafting Auburn’s TANK BIGSBY in the third round of April’s NFL Draft. With Johnson and Bigsby on board, it is unlikely that Etienne will continue to account for 74% of the running back carries like he did once he got settled in last season. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
23

Jacksonville signing former Browns RB Johnson to one-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly signing former Cleveland Browns running back D’ERNEST JOHNSON to a one-year deal to play for the team this season. Johnson was undrafted in 2018 and joinedMore the since-defunct Alliance of American Football league for the 2019 season. He eventually worked his way into the NFL, spending the past four years with Cleveland. Less

Source: Florida Times-Union

Jun
6

Browns sign RB Johnson to one-year deal

The Cleveland Browns signed 26-year-old running back D’ERNEST JOHNSON to a one-year contract over the weekend that will keep him with the team for the upcoming season. As fantasy owners mayMore recall, Johnson excelled last season while starting a couple of games in place of injured fellow running backs NICK CHUBB and KAREEM HUNT. While Johnson’s signing is noteworthy, it’s hard to envision much fantasy production in a crowded Browns running back room. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jan
10

Browns RB Johnson shows promise in season finale

Cleveland Browns third-year running back D’ERNEST JOHNSON played well filling in for fellow running backs NICK CHUBB and KAREEM HUNT throughout the season. In Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, JohnsonMore had a career high 25 carries and rewarded fantasy owners with 123 rushing yards and a touchdown. With the Browns no longer in playoff contention, they opted to give Johnson the bulk of the carries on Sunday. Less

Source: Team Website

Ask the Experts: What's your favorite feel-good story from 2021?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What is your favorite feel-good story from the 2021 season?  more »

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Dec
14

Browns RB Hunt unlikely to play vs. Raiders

Cleveland Browns running back KAREEM HUNT suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s game against Baltimore and is considered week-to-week at a time when the weeks are winding down. Hunt had justMore returned from a calf injury that sidelined him for five games. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, he is not expected to play on Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. With Hunt likely out, the Browns are expected to feature NICK CHUBB along with D’ERNEST JOHNSON pitching in where possible. Less

Source: Team Website

Fantasy News: Fill-in backs

Cleveland plays at New England on Sunday, and it’s looking like both teams will be without their top 2 running backs. The Browns definitely won’t have Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt, while the Patriots practiced all week without Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson.   more »

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Nov
10

Browns place RB Chubb on Covid-19 Reserve list

The Cleveland Browns backfield will be questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Running backs NICK CHUBB and DEMETRIC FELTON tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, and backup runningMore back JOHN KELLY was placed on the same list on Monday. With KAREEM HUNT still on injured reserve, D’ERNEST JOHNSON is the only healthy running back on the roster. Chubb and Felton are reportedly both vaccinated, so they still have a chance to play this weekend. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term RB rankings

If you’re in a dynasty league, what are you to make of D’Ernest Johnson? He was awfully impressive on Thursday night, and he’s going to be a free agent at the end of the season. Is some team going to sign him with the intention of making him their starter?  more »

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Podcast: October 21 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 6 of the NFL regular season and brace themselves for tonight's Broncos-Browns game. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Ask the Experts: Who's a good bye-week fill-in?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: With six teams on byes, who's a good fill-in that might be available in many leagues?  more »

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Around the NFL: Case Keenum

The Browns have ruled Baker Mayfield out of tomorrow night's game against the Broncos, deducing it would be a mistake to have a starting quarterback whose arm might fall out of its socket and be laying on the field on national television. It will be Case Keenum filling in at quarterback.   more »

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Oct
20

Chubb out, Mayfield limited for Browns ahead of TNF

Cleveland Browns running back NICK CHUBB has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos due to his calf injury. With fellow running back KAREEM HUNT placed onMore injured reserve with a calf injury of his own, running back D’ERNEST JOHNSON becomes the next man up for the Browns on Thursday Night Football. Meanwhile, quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD remains limited. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday that no decision has yet been made on Mayfield’s availability for Thursday. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Podcast: October 6 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Points and Affordable Trophies.  more »

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