D'Ernest Johnson
28-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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5
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson's 2021 campaign remains the high-water mark of his career so far, and he's had fewer carries in his other four seasons combined. In his first year outside of Cleveland, his efficiency also took a major step backward, creating some doubt whether he can be effective outside of Kevin Stefanski's scheme. Johnson runs with some power and doesn't go down easily, but a lack of speed, vision and elusiveness means that defenders have little trouble getting to him. He'll compete with Tank Bigsby for backup snaps behind Travis Etienne in the Jaguars' backfield. Read Past Outlooks
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More involved Week 2
Johnson carried five times for 26 yards during Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old didn't play a snap during the season opener, but he operated as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback during Sunday's contest. Tank Bigsby filled that role Week 1 but suffered a shoulder injury against Cleveland, though he was able to return to the contest. Johnson was the only Jacksonville tailback besides starter Travis Etienne to play any offensive snaps, and it's unclear how much of a role Bigsby's injury played in the backfield hierarchy. Johnson's playing time and production against the Browns should be the expectation if he retains the No. 2 job, so there's limited fantasy appeal while Etienne remains healthy.
The 28-year-old didn't play a snap during the season opener, but he operated as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback during Sunday's contest. Tank Bigsby filled that role Week 1 but suffered a shoulder injury against Cleveland, though he was able to return to the contest. Johnson was the only Jacksonville tailback besides starter Travis Etienne to play any offensive snaps, and it's unclear how much of a role Bigsby's injury played in the backfield hierarchy. Johnson's playing time and production against the Browns should be the expectation if he retains the No. 2 job, so there's limited fantasy appeal while Etienne remains healthy.
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Overall QB Rating Against
51.2
Cornerbacks
31.9
Safeties
42.4
Linebackers
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Johnson joined Jacksonville on a one-year deal in March but may have a difficult time earning a spot on the season-opening roster. The 27-year-old totaled 671 scrimmage yards and three scores for the Browns during the 2021 campaign, but he received just seven offensive touches last season while primarily playing special teams. Travis Etienne is locked in as the starter with third-round rookie Tank Bigsby also guaranteed a roster spot, leaving Johnson to battle it out for slotting with JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner and Quadree Ollison.
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No snaps Week 1
Johnson was active but didn't play any snaps during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
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Minor role in Saturday's exhibition
Johnson carried three times for 12 yards and caught his lone target for nine yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers.
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Staying with Jacksonsville
Johnson is re-signing with the Jaguars on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Finishes season in No. 3 role
Johnson carried once for minus-one yard versus the Titans in Week 18. He played in all 17 games and had 41 rushes for 108 yards and 10 catches for 140 yards this season.
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Diminishing role
Johnson had three carries for zero yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-0 win against Carolina.
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Unlikely to re-sign
Johnson was not happy with the lack of work he got from the Browns in 2022 and is expected to sign with another team in free agency this offseason, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
With Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt both playing in all 17 games this season, there weren't many snaps or touches left over for anyone else in the Cleveland backfield. Even so, Johnson saw only five offensive snaps over the final eight games and seemed to fall behind rookie Jerome Ford on the depth chart. Johnson posted strong numbers in 2021 when he got more opportunities, and the 26-year-old could be a target for a team looking to build a committee at running back rather than leaning heavily on a bell cow.
With Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt both playing in all 17 games this season, there weren't many snaps or touches left over for anyone else in the Cleveland backfield. Even so, Johnson saw only five offensive snaps over the final eight games and seemed to fall behind rookie Jerome Ford on the depth chart. Johnson posted strong numbers in 2021 when he got more opportunities, and the 26-year-old could be a target for a team looking to build a committee at running back rather than leaning heavily on a bell cow.