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Kerryon Johnson: Let go by Philly
Kerryon Johnson was cut from the Eagles' practice squad Monday.Johnson joined Philly's practice squad in late December, but his standing on the team became apparent when he wasn't elevated to the active roster for Week 18 despite the top three running backs being sidelined. The 24-year-old bounced around practice squads most of the season and appeared in one game for the 49ers.
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Kerryon Johnson: Joins Eagles' practice squad
Kerryon Johnson has signed to the Eagles' practice squad.Johnson's last stint with a team ended with him being cut from the 49ers' practice squad. He worked out for the Packers, Vikings and Jaguars before ultimately landing with the Eagles' practice unit. The journeyman running back will now look to make an impression in Philadelphia.
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Kerryon Johnson: Visits with Jaguars
Jacksonville hosted Kerryon Johnson for a visit Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.Johnson's only NFL appearance this season came as a member of the 49ers back in Week 3. The fourth-year pro has since logged visits with the Packers and Vikings, but he continues to search for another practice squad opportunity.
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Kerryon Johnson: Checks in with Minnesota
Kerryon Johnson had a workout with the Vikings on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is looking at a multi-game absence due to a shoulder injury, so it's not a surprise to see Minnesota taking a look at some running backs. Johnson spent the first month of the season on the 49ers' practice squad but has been trying to latch on with a new team since early October.
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Kerryon Johnson: Works out for Green Bay
Kerryon Johnson worked out for the Packers on Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.The Packers lost Kylin Hill (knee) for the season, and they are expected to be without Aaron Jones (knee) for a week or two, leaving AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor as the only healthy running backs on their active roster. Johnson was waived by Detroit in May and has since spent time with the Eagles and 49ers. The 2018 second-round pick has only appeared in one game this season, playing exclusively on special teams.
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Kerryon Johnson: Cut from practice squad
Kerryon Johnson was released from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.The running back didn't attempt a run in his only game Week 3 versus the Packers. After being waived by the Lions in May, Johnson joined the 49ers in September, but he will now search for a new team.
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Kerryon Johnson: Back on practice squad
Kerryon Johnson reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.With the 49ers backfield depleted by injuries, Johnson was called up to the active roster but didn't make an impact on offense this past Sunday against the Packers, seeing only nine snaps on special teams. Trenton Cannon also was used exclusively on special teams (17 snaps), while Trey Sermon (41 snaps on offense) and Kyle Juszczyk (52 snaps) were the other backs to see action. There's hope Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) is able to return next Sunday versus the Seahawks, which would likely mean no elevation for Johnson in Week 4.
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49ers' Kerryon Johnson: Only used on special teams
Kerryon Johnson only logged nine special-teams snaps in Sunday's 30-28 loss to Green Bay.Johnson was promoted from the practice squad prior to Sunday's contest due to the absences of Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) and JaMycal Hasty (ankle). The veteran back was not used on offense despite the lack of active bodies, as starter Trey Sermon was the only running back to see any carries. Head coach Kyle Shanahan clearly did not want to rely on newcomers to his offensive system in an important game, opting to use fullback Kyle Juszczyk and even tight end George Kittle in shotgun running attempts ahead of all of the backup running back options. Hasty was placed on IR last week, but Mitchell hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Seattle. Either way, it appears that Johnson will not have much utility, if any at all, for Week 4.
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49ers' Kerryon Johnson: Moves to active roster
Kerryon Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.This is an interesting move given the number of injuries to the San Francisco 49ers' backfield. With Raheem Mostert (knee) and JaMycal Hasty (ankle) on injured reserve, and Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) considered unlikely to play Sunday evening, Trey Sermon (concussion) and Jacques Patrick represent the only prototypical backs healthy ahead of the prime-time clash against the Packers. Given Johnson was only recently signed to the team's practice squad, it's hard to imagine the 2018 second-round pick contributing significantly Sunday, but the 49ers have proven to be a running back factory of sorts. If there's any team that can help realize Johnson's potential, it's this one.
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Kerryon Johnson: Possible promotion looming
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that there's a 'chance' Kerryon Johnson could be activated from the team's practice squad this week, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official website reports.Johnson was added to the team's practice squad after Raheem Mostert (knee) was ruled out for the season. Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) has a chance to play Week 3, but Trey Sermon (concussion) and JaMycal Hasty (ankle) will likely be unavailable against the Packers next Sunday. Trenton Cannon is currently the only healthy running back on the 49ers' active roster, so a promotion for Johnson seems inevitable. San Francisco also held a workout for veterans Lamar Miller, T.J. Yeldon and Duke Johnson on Monday.