James Johnson (running back)

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James Johnson
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-06) September 6, 1984 (age 38)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Thomas Jefferson
(Port Arthur, Texas)
College: Kansas State
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Carries:9
Rushing Yards:29
Touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

James Johnson (born September 6, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Kansas State.

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Johnson was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

First stint with Bengals

Johnson was promoted from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad late in the 2008 season. He saw action in the last two games of the season, carrying the ball nine times for 29 yards.

He spent the 2009 season on the practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings

On January 22, 2010, Johnson signed a future contract with the Minnesota Vikings after his practice squad contract expired at season's end. He was waived on June 14. [1]

Second stint with Bengals

On Tuesday August 10, 2010, he was again signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in the wake of injuries to running backs Brian Leonard and Cordera Eason-(C.E. subsequently released on waivers).

Green Bay Packers

On September 6, 2010, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their Practice Squad. [2]

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References

  1. "Vikes' DE Edwards signs, Triplett gets contract". Associated Press. June 14, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  2. "Packers Sign Eight to Practice Squad". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-09-11.