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Bills release TE Howard, RB Johnson
The Buffalo Bills released veteran tight end O.J. HOWARD and backup running back DUKE JOHNSON on Tuesday to set the roster at the required 53 players. Howard was expected to back… More up starting tight end DAWSON KNOX, but the Bills will now head in a different direction. Johnson is entering his eighth NFL season but has bounced around over the past few years. Less
Source: Buffalo News
Around the NFL: NFL cuts
Teams cut down to the 53 players on Tuesday, but rosters are hardly firm. Teams will continue to add and subtract players as they prepare for the openers in just over a week. Some skill-position players that I don’t expect will be unemployed for long: more »
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Around the NFL: Duke Johnson
It didn't get a lot of attention, overshadowed by various mega-deals and the fact it was preceded by the Bills losing out on J.D. McKissic. But when that deal broke down, Buffalo signed veteran Duke Johnson. Could he be a threat in this backfield? more »
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Podcast: December 21 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Moishe Steigmann and Jeff work the waiver wire after (most of) Week 15 of the NFL regular season, then Moishe's Hail Mary in #SUPPLYbyDEMAND is caught ... by which team? Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Duke Johnson leads Dolphins with career-best game
Running back DUKE JOHNSON, playing in just his second game as a Miami Dolphin, started against the New York Jets and had the best game of his career on Sunday. Johnson… More ran 22 times for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns, all of which were career-bests. Johnson was cut by the Houston Texans in February and has been on only the deepest of fantasy benches since that time. Less
Source: Miami Herald
Jaguars drop veteran RB Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars dropped one-time fantasy football sleeper running back DUKE JOHNSON from the practice squad on Thursday afternoon. The Jaguars did not activate the veteran Johnson for the season opener… More against the Houston Texans (his former team), instead electing to have JAMES ROBINSON, CARLOS HYDE, and DARE OGUNBOWALE as the only active running backs. Johnson is a former third-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns from back in 2015. Less
Source: Sports Illustrated
Texans hope to keep starting RB David Johnson
After cutting backup running back DUKE JOHNSON on Friday, the Houston Texans are hoping to keep starting running back DAVID JOHNSON in town. Johnson and the Texans reportedly have mutual interest… More in the running back’s return. Johnson is under contract, but the team wants him to take a cut in pay due to his high salary cap number. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Texans release backup RB Johnson, C Martin
The Houston Texans have released center NICK MARTIN and backup running back DUKE JOHNSON. Martin spent his entire career with the Texans after being drafted in the second round in 2016.… More Johnson has been with the Texans for the past two seasons after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Texans RB Johnson nearing return
The Houston Texans announced on Wednesday that they have activated the 21-day window for running back DAVID JOHNSON to return from injured reserve. The former 2016 All-Pro was initially placed on… More injured reserve after suffering a concussion in Week #10. If Johnson is cleared to play in time for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, he will likely reclaim his starting job with DUKE JOHNSON returning to the backup role. Less
Source: Team Blog
Texans RB Johnson likely out vs. Browns
Houston Texans running back DAVID JOHNSON suffered a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and is reportedly unlikely to play this weekend against the Cleveland Browns. Interim coach Romeo… More Crennel said on Wednesday that Johnson’s status is “up in the air”. If Johnson does miss the game, fellow running back DUKE JOHNSON would be expected to start. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Texans RB Duke Johnson likely to miss Week #2
The Houston Texans may not have their full complement of Johnsons in the backfield for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. While starting running back DAVID JOHNSON is doing just fine,… More backup DUKE JOHNSON continues to deal with a sprained ankle that knocked him out of the season opening loss against Kansas City. The backup Johnson is considered “week-to-week” and is reportedly unlikely to play this Sunday. Less
Source: Team Blog
Factoid: Short-yardage rushing
In yesterday's discussion/debate on Melvin Gordon, one of the things brought up was that in today's pass-focused NFL, it's not the running backs busting the big gains that are as important as the ones punching out the tough yard in crucial situations to move the chains. Which backs are best in those situations? more »
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Ian Allan: 3rd-down backs
In a previous post, I was kicking around the issue of whether third-down backs can actually be better in tougher situations. If a team falls behind or can’t get its running game going, it reasonably will pass more, setting up these backs to finish with better numbers. I want to come back at this issue, but in a different way. more »
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Around the NFL: Duke Johnson
The season will start in just over a week, and I think there are at least two more big personnel moves coming. Houston might be involved in both of them. more »
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Texans RB Miller out for season
Houston Texans veteran running back LAMAR MILLER tore his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee during Saturday’s preseason game. Miller will undergo surgery to repair the damage… More and will be placed on injured reserve, ending his 2019 season. Newly acquired running back DUKE JOHNSON will likely take over as the feature back, with the Texans expected to also explore other alternatives. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle