D. J. Johnson (cornerback, born 1985) explained

Domonique Johnson
Number:29, 30
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:November 7, 1985
Birth Place:Texas City, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:192
High School:La Marque (TX)
College:Jackson State
Undraftedyear:2009
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • SWAC Championship Defensive MVP (2007)
  • First-team All-SWAC (2008)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:14

Domonique Johnson (born November 7, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Jackson State University. Prior to transferring to Jackson State, he played at the University of Missouri.

He has also been a member of the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Johnson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2009. The Broncos waived him, but he was signed to the team's practice squad on September 6.

New York Giants

The New York Giants signed Johnson off the Broncos' practice squad on November 11, 2009. He made his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Washington Redskins, where he recorded two tackles. He played a total of 3 games his rookie season, recording six combined tackles.

He was re-signed by the Giants on April 16, 2010. He played seven games for the Giants before being released on November 20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 24, 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Johnson. He was promoted to the team's active roster on December 8.

He was released by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2011 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2011 season.

Minnesota Vikings

Johnson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on September 7, 2011.

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed him off of the Vikings' practice squad on November 8, 2011.[1] He was released on November 29 by the Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles

Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 2. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, his practice squad contract expired and he became a free agent. He was re-signed to the active roster on January 2, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

On July 22, 2012, the Eagles traded Johnson to the Indianapolis Colts for defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu.

The Colts waived him on September 1, 2012, but signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was waived by the team on October 1.

Second Stint with Redskins

Johnson re-joined the Redskins on October 23, 2012 after the team signed him to the practice squad.[2] He was activated from Redskins' practice squad on November 6.[3] He was placed on the injured reserve list on January 4, 2013 after spraining a ligament in his left knee in the last regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys[4] [5]

The Redskins released Johnson on February 4.[6] [7]

Detroit Lions

Johnson was signed to the Detroit Lions on February 6, 2013.[8] On August 23, 2013, he was cut by the Lions.[9]

Post-NFL Career

Current, Johnson is an assistant high school football coach for the Dickinson Gators, a neighboring district just to the north of where he grew up in La Marque, Texas.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Balmer, Anderson, Johnson. Gary. Fitzgerald. November 8, 2011. November 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110655/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Balmer-Anderson-Johnson/8a9e4b98-65c2-40a7-9ab5-0504d695e0f8. March 4, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Williams, Release Grant. Tinsman. Brian. October 23, 2012. October 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012503/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Williams-Release-Grant/b61cc7aa-b49b-4697-847d-18b654148b98. October 25, 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Activate Sundberg, Clear Brown. Tinsman. Brian. November 6, 2012. November 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112002/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Sundberg-Clear-Brown/93ba5105-b27a-43cc-a164-7a5f3f1eac7a. September 24, 2015. dead.
  4. News: Fredericksburg.com . Cedric Griffin Activated, D.J. Johnson Placed On IR, Kory Lichtensteiger Uncertain . January 4, 2013 . February 6, 2013 . Boyer . Zac . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130224072100/http://news.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2013/01/04/cedric-griffin-activated-d-j-johnson-placed-on-ir-kory-lichtensteiger-uncertain/ . February 24, 2013 .
  5. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins activate CB Cedric Griffin. January 4, 2013. January 4, 2013. Barry. Svrluga.
  6. News: Fredericksburg.com . Redskins Waive D.J. Johnson . https://archive.today/20130411002619/http://news.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2013/02/06/redskins-waive-injured-cornerback-d-j-johnson/ . dead . April 11, 2013 . February 6, 2013 . February 6, 2013 . Boyer . Zac .
  7. Web site: Washington.CBSLocal.com. Redskins Cut Cornerback D.J. Johnson. Chuck. Carroll. February 6, 2013. February 9, 2013.
  8. Web site: DetroitLions.com . Detroit Lions sign journeyman cornerback Domonique Johnson . February 6, 2013 . February 9, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130209204921/http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/06/detroit-lions-sign-journeyman-cornerback-domonique-johnson/ . February 9, 2013 .
  9. Web site: Detroit Lions begin to pare down roster, cutting five, including WR Chaz Schilens . Rogers . Justin . August 23, 2013 . MLive.com . August 24, 2013.