James Johnson (running back)

American football player (born 1984)

This article is about the Minnesota Vikings running back. For the former Miami Dolphins running back, see J. J. Johnson (running back).

American football player

James JohnsonNo. 39, 41

Position:| Running back
Personal information
Born:|  (1984-09-06) September 6, 1984 (age 40)
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
NFL draft:| 2008: undrafted
Career history

* Cincinnati Bengals (2008–2009)
* Minnesota Vikings (2010)*
* Cincinnati Bengals (2010)*
* Green Bay Packers (2010)*
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2011)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career highlights and awards

* First-team NJCAA All-American (2004)
* SWJCFC Offensive MVP (2004)
* Second-team All-Big 12 (2007)

Career NFL statistics
| Carries:| 9

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Rushing yards:| 29
Touchdowns:| 0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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

## Professional career

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### Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)

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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 also caught six passes for 47 yards.

He spent the 2009 season on the practice squad.

### Minnesota Vikings

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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]

### Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

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

### Green Bay Packers

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

### Pittsburgh Steelers

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Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 11, 2011. He was waived on September 3, 2011.[3]

## References

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1. ^ "Vikes' DE Edwards signs, Triplett gets contract". Associated Press. June 14, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.[dead link]
2. ^ "Packers Sign Eight to Practice Squad". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
3. ^ "James Johnson". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

## External links

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* Cincinnati Bengals bio Archived 2009-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
* Kansas State Wildcats bio