Gus Johnson (American football) explained

Gus Johnson
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Position:Running back
Birth Date:August 10, 1993
Birth Place:Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:215
High School:Gilmer (TX)
College:Stephen F. Austin
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Southland Conference Player of the Year (2014)
  • 2× All-Southland Conference (2013, 2014)
  • Second-team All-Southland Conference (2012)
Pfr:JohnGu00

Gus Johnson (born August 10, 1993) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Early life

Johnson attended Gilmer High School, before moving on to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he was a three-year starter at running back.

As a senior, he set the school's and conference single-season rushing record rushing record with 1,683 yards. With his 23 rushing touchdowns, he tied the single-game school record with 4 rushing touchdowns against Incarnate Word and set the school single-season record for points in a season (138). He also left as the school's record in career rushing yards (3,907), career rushing touchdowns (51) and career total touchdowns (52).[1]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 8, 2015.[2] On May 11, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

Johnson received a tryout invitation for the Dallas Cowboys minicamp. On July 28, 2015, he was signed to improve the team's depth, after running back Ryan Williams was released.

Because of injuries to top running backs Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar, he was forced into taking the majority of the reps in practice and in games.[4] He had a good preseason, starting the first and fourth games, finishing as the team's rushing leader (37 carries for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns) and earning the nickname "Gus the Bus".[5]

On September 5, he was waived and signed to the practice squad three days later.[6] He was cut on September 17,[7] only to be re-signed to the practice squad five days later.[8] He was released on October 20.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 27, 2015, the Atlanta Falcons signed Johnson to the practice squad.[9] On August 27, 2016, Johnson was waived by the Falcons.[10]

San Diego Chargers

On August 29, 2016, the San Diego Chargers claimed Johnson off waivers to replace Branden Oliver, who tore his Achilles tendon in the third preseason game.[11] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.[12]

Second stint with the Falcons

On September 5, 2016, the Atlanta Falcons signed Johnson to their practice squad.[13] On September 13, he was released from their practice squad.

Second stint with the Chargers

On December 27, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Chargers' practice squad.[14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 11, 2017, Johnson was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017.[16] He was released by the Steelers on May 2, 2017.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson Signs With Oakland Raiders . February 19, 2016.
  2. Web site: Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings. Raiders.com. May 8, 2015. September 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915025935/https://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/raiders-announce-undrafted-free-agent-signings/e21f1fe3-1a0f-4faa-9a06-bc31597a95ca. September 15, 2017. dead.
  3. Web site: Raiders reportedly sign talented, but troubled, Michael Dyer. May 11, 2015 . February 19, 2016.
  4. Web site: Gus Johnson feels the good, bad of Cowboys preseason. August 14, 2015. February 19, 2016.
  5. Web site: Cowboys Sign 5 More To Practice Squad, Including Gus Johnson, WR Mayle. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. February 19, 2016.
  6. Web site: Cowboys add more to practice squad, including WR Vince Mayle . September 8, 2015 . ESPN.com . September 30, 2015.
  7. Web site: Practice Report: Romo Returns, Collins Getting Work; Weems Back; RB Cut . Eatman . Nick . September 17, 2015 . DallasCowboys.com . September 30, 2015.
  8. Web site: Terrell McClain Placed On Injured Reserve; RB Added To Practice Squad . Phillips . Rob . September 22, 2015 . DallasCowboys.com . September 30, 2015.
  9. Web site: Report:Falcons add former Cowboys RB Gus Johnson to Practice Squad . Choate . David . October 27, 2015 . thefalcoholic.com . December 4, 2015.
  10. Web site: Falcons Trim Roster to 75 Players. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 27, 2016.
  11. Web site: Chargers.com. Chargers Waive Six; Claim RB Gus Johnson. Ricky . Henne. August 29, 2016. August 29, 2016.
  12. Web site: Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074259/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/03/chargers-cut-down-roster-53. dead. September 3, 2017. Henne. Ricky. Chargers.com. September 3, 2016.
  13. Web site: Falcons Sign Johnson, Olatoye to Practice Squad. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 5, 2016.
  14. Web site: Bolts Make Trio of Running Back Transactions. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. December 27, 2016.
  15. Web site: Steelers sign RB Gus Johnson to practice squad. SteelersWire.USAToday.com. Chester, Simon A.. January 11, 2017.
  16. Web site: 11 players signed to Reserve/Future contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912004234/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/11-players-signed-to-ReserveFuture-contracts/a171abb2-df36-4b4e-a52c-370eaec85887. dead. September 12, 2017. Steelers.com. January 24, 2017.
  17. Web site: Steelers release four players. Steelers.com. May 2, 2017. May 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170508001813/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-release-four-players/91f2fe6d-ad04-43cd-a499-4da963d40512. May 8, 2017. dead.

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