Danny Johnson (American football) explained

Danny Johnson
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 November 1995
Birth Place:Jackson, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:190
High School:East Feliciana (Jackson)
College:Southern
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:96
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:14
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:JohnDa09

Danny Johnson (born November 17, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Southern and was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

College career

He played college football at Southern University and was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl, becoming the first player from that school to receive an invitation in two decades.[1]

Professional career

Johnson participated in the 2018 NFL Combine.[2] [3] [4] [5] Johnson went unselected in the 2018 NFL draft, but signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Washington Redskins soon after.[6] He made his NFL debut in the Redskins' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He had a 24-yard kick return in the 24–6 victory.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2018.[8]

Johnson was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start the 2019 season while recovering from injury. He was activated on December 10, 2019.[9] He started two games before being placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2019.[10] He re-signed with the team on March 23, 2021,[11] but was waived on August 31, 2021,[12] and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[13] Johnson was signed to the active roster on October 5, 2021.[14]

Johnson re-signed with the team on March 23, 2022.[15] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the following day.[16] [17] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 25, 2022.[18] In Week 9 of the 2022 season, Johnson recorded his first career interception against the Minnesota Vikings off a pass deflected by Benjamin St-Juste in the end zone.[19]

Johnson signed a two-year contract extension with the Commanders on March 16, 2023.[20] Following first round rookie, Emmanuel Forbes, being benched in Week 5 and downgraded on the team's depth chart, Johnson was elevated into the defense's starting lineup.[21] [22] He was released on December 13.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'I play big': Danny Johnson, first Southern player at Senior Bowl in 23 years, showcasing skills against the big boys. Dellenger, Ross. January 25, 2018. April 13, 2018. The Advocate.
  2. Web site: Former Southern cornerback Danny Johnson invited to NFL combine. Johnson, Luke. The Advocate. February 6, 2018. April 13, 2018.
  3. Web site: NFL Draft 2018: CB Danny Johnson hoping to break Southern's 14-year drought. Morale, Amos III. April 5, 2018. April 13, 2018. The Times-Picayune.
  4. Web site: Undrafted drought could end soon with all eyes on Johnson at Southern Pro Day. Loper, Craig. April 4, 2018. April 13, 2018. WAFB.
  5. Web site: If only FCS players were picked in the NFL Draft. Haley, Craig. April 10, 2018. April 13, 2018. Yahoo Sports.
  6. Web site: SU's Danny Johnson signs with Washington Redskins. April 29, 2018. April 29, 2018. KSLA. April 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180430045820/http://www.ksla.com/story/38067960/sus-danny-johnson-signs-with-washington-redskins. dead.
  7. Web site: Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals - September 9th, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . October 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Redskins Sign Jeremy Reaves To Active Roster, Place Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve. Redskins.com. December 19, 2018.
  9. Web site: Redskins Make Several Roster Moves. Redskins.com. December 10, 2019.
  10. Web site: Redskins Place Quinton Dunbar, Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve; Sign Breon Borders, Dee Delaney. Redskins.com. December 24, 2019.
  11. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations. Washington Re-Signs CB Danny Johnson, LB Jared Norris. WashingtonFootball.com . March 23, 2021. March 23, 2021.
  12. Web site: Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
  13. Web site: Washington Football Team Public Relations . Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad . WashingtonFootball.com . 1 September 2021 . September 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901181138/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-signs-15-players-to-practice-squad . dead .
  14. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. October 5, 2021. October 5, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations. October 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005191018/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-makes-multiple-roster-moves-10521. dead.
  15. Web site: Washington Commanders Public Relations . Commanders re-sign CB Danny Johnson . Commanders.com . 23 March 2022. 23 March 2022.
  16. Web site: Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR. Commanders.com. August 30, 2022. September 2, 2022. September 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220901115031/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-final-roster-cuts. dead.
  17. Web site: Commanders announce practice squad. Commanders.com. August 31, 2022.
  18. Web site: Selby . Zach . October 25, 2022 . Commanders sign Danny Johnson from practice squad . 25 October 2022 . Commanders.com.
  19. Web site: Instant Analysis Commanders fail to overcome mistakes in 20-17 loss to Vikings. November 6, 2022. November 19, 2022. Zach. Selby.
  20. Web site: Hard work, dedication and positivity all paid off for Danny Johnson. Commanders.com. Zach. Selby. March 16, 2023. March 16, 2023.
  21. News: After benching, the plan for Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes moving forward is unclear. APNews.com. Stephen. Whyno. October 18, 2023. October 31, 2023.
  22. News: Ron Rivera Praises 'Very Smart' Washington Commanders CB Danny Johnson. Nathaniel. Marrero. October 18, 2023. October 31, 2023.
  23. Web site: Brener . Jeremy . BREAKING: Washington Commanders Cut CB Danny Johnson . Sports Illustrated . 14 December 2023.

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