Jeron Johnson Explained

Jeron Johnson
Number:32, 23, 20
Position:Safety
Birth Date:June 12, 1988
Birth Place:Compton, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:212
High School:Dominguez
(Compton, California)
College:Boise State
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:75
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:1

Jeron Johnson (born June 12, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Boise State.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the 2011 NFL lockout.[1] He made the 53-man active roster as a reserve safety behind Kam Chancellor.[2]

The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve on December 11, 2013, causing him to miss the last three games of the regular season and the team's playoff run and win in Super Bowl XLVIII.[3]

On March 7, 2014, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks on a one-year contract.[4]

Washington Redskins

On March 16, 2015, Johnson signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Washington Redskins.[5] By the end of training camp, he was beat out of the starting strong safety position by Duke Ihenacho.[6] In the Week 6 game against the New York Jets, he blocked a punt in the endzone, which was recovered by wide receiver Rashad Ross for a touchdown.[7] [8]

The Redskins released Johnson on March 7, 2016.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 5, 2016, Johnson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[10] On September 2, 2016, Johnson was released by the Chiefs.[11] [12]

Second stint with the Seattle Seahawks

On December 6, 2016, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks after Earl Thomas was placed on injured reserve.[13] [14]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 6, 2017, Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2017.[16] He was released by the team on September 8, 2017.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 21, 2018, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[17] He was released on September 1, 2018.[18]

Career statistics

Year Team
SEA8 0 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA16 0 12 7 5 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA7 0 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA15 1 19 12 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
WAS14 1 27 17 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA4 0 5 2 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 64 2 70 44 26 2.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeron Johnson rookie free agent with the Seahawks. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084402/http://seahawknationblog.com/2011/08/jeron-johnson-rookie-free-agent-with-the-seahawks/. dead. March 4, 2016. SeahawkNation.com. August 14, 2011.
  2. Web site: Different paths to the same destination. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307082319/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/09/05/different-paths-same-destination. dead. March 7, 2016. Seahawks.com. September 5, 2011.
  3. Web site: Jeron Johnson placed on injured reserve; Perrish Cox signed to 53-man active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202015242/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2013/12/11/jeron-johnson-placed-injured-reserve-perrish-cox-signed-53-man-active-roster. dead. February 2, 2017. Seahawks.com. December 11, 2013.
  4. Web site: Jeron Johnson, Lemuel Jeanpierre signed to one-year extensions. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225036/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2014/03/07/jeron-johnson-lemuel-jeanpierre-signed-one-year-extensions. dead. March 3, 2016. Seahawks.com. March 7, 2014.
  5. Web site: Hanzus. Dan. Jeron Johnson signs two-year contract with Redskins. NFL.com. March 16, 2015.
  6. News: WashingtonPost.com. Johnson and Ihenacho lay the foundation for training-camp battle at strong safety. Mike. Jones. June 10, 2015. September 15, 2015.
  7. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Fall To Jets, 34-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20160506015743/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-To-Jets-34-20/5c3135a5-5264-464a-904b-839cb4f4eb23. dead. May 6, 2016. October 18, 2015. Andrew. Walker. January 10, 2016.
  8. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins-Jets Monday Stats Pack. https://web.archive.org/web/20170310081901/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jets-Monday-Stats-Pack/cd1271ee-0e2b-489e-92b8-b998a9737f90. dead. March 10, 2017. October 19, 2015. January 10, 2016.
  9. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins cut safety Jeron Johnson to save another $1 million. Mike. Jones. March 7, 2016. March 8, 2016.
  10. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs sign safety Jeron Johnson. NFL.com. Marc. Sessler. August 5, 2016. August 5, 2016.
  11. Web site: Report: Chiefs cutting Jeron Johnson. Jackson. Zac. NBCSports.com.
  12. Web site: Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit. Chiefs.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171126170245/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed. November 26, 2017.
  13. Web site: Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729131923/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve. dead. July 29, 2017. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. December 6, 2016.
  14. Web site: Seahawks bring back safety Jeron Johnson after losing Earl Thomas for the year. Fox Sports. December 6, 2016.
  15. Web site: Jaguars Sign Safety Jeron Johnson. Jaguars.com. August 6, 2017.
  16. Web site: Roster at 75: Notable names among transactions. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904105807/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-at-75-Notable-names-among-transactions/2052c97a-5b4b-49f6-a846-b4bc1622c399. dead. September 4, 2017. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. September 1, 2017.
  17. Web site: Cowboys sign ex-Seahawks safety Jeron Johnson, team announced. 247sports.com. August 21, 2018.
  18. Web site: Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53. Helman, David. DallasCowboys.com. September 1, 2018.
  19. Web site: Jeron Johnson Stats. ESPN Internet Ventures. February 6, 2014.

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