Johnson was promoted from the Cincinnati Bengalspractice 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 Vikingsedit
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 Bengalsedit
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 Packersedit
On September 6, 2010, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their Practice Squad.[2]
External linksedit
Cincinnati Bengals bio
Referencesedit
^"Vikes' DE Edwards signs, Triplett gets contract". Associated Press. June 14, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
^. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
January 01, 1970
james, johnson, running, back, this, article, about, minnesota, vikings, running, back, former, miami, dolphins, running, back, johnson, running, back, james, johnson, born, september, 1984, orleans, louisiana, former, american, football, running, back, signed. This article is about the Minnesota Vikings running back For the former Miami Dolphins running back see J J Johnson running back 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 James JohnsonNo 39 41Position Running backPersonal informationBorn 1984 09 06 September 6 1984 age 39 Baton Rouge LouisianaHeight 5 ft 11 in 1 80 m Weight 205 lb 93 kg Career informationHigh school Thomas Jefferson Port Arthur Texas College Kansas StateUndrafted 2008Career historyCincinnati Bengals 2008 2009 Minnesota Vikings 2010 Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Green Bay Packers 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers 2011 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awardsFirst team NJCAA All American 2004 SWJCFC Offensive MVP 2004 Honorable mention NJCAA All American 2005 Second team All Big 12 2007 Career NFL statisticsCarries 9Rushing Yards 29Touchdowns 0 Johnson was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers Contents 1 Professional career 1 1 First stint with Bengals 1 2 Minnesota Vikings 1 3 Second stint with Bengals 1 4 Green Bay Packers 2 External links 3 ReferencesProfessional career editFirst stint with Bengals edit 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit On September 6 2010 he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their Practice Squad 2 External links editCincinnati Bengals bio Kansas State Wildcats bioReferences edit Vikes DE Edwards signs Triplett gets contract Associated Press June 14 2010 Retrieved 2010 06 14 Packers Sign Eight to Practice Squad Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2010 09 11 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James Johnson running back amp oldid 1152383332, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
