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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Signs contract with Patriots
New England signed D'Ernest Johnson to the active roster Saturday.Johnson was initially elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Friday, but he'll get a spot on the 53-man roster after running back Terrell Jennings (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Jennings will now be sidelined for at least the next four games, thus keeping him out for at least the remainder of the regular season. In his absence, Johnson will serve as the New England Patriots' No. 3 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Joins active roster
D'Ernest Johnson was elevated from the New England Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.With Terrell Jennings (concussion) set to miss the Week 15 divisional matchup against the Bills, Johnson's addition to the active roster provides New England with much-needed depth at running back. The 29-year-old has appeared in three games for the Patriots this season, rushing four times for seven yards. He's expected to play behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Back to practice squad
D'Ernest Johnson reverted to the New England Patriots' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.TreVeyon Henderson dominated the touches out of the backfield during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday. Terrell Jennings was active after working through a knee injury during the shortened week but didn't end up playing a snap, while Johnson logged eight snaps on offense and turned three carries into six yards. Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad by the Patriots three times this season, which is the max; however, the veteran running back could be signed to New England's active roster if Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to miss more time.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Elevated for TNF
The New England Patriots elevated D'Ernest Johnson from their practice squad ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.Per Lazar, this is Johnson's final elevation, so after Week 11 the running back would need to be signed to the Patriots' 53-man roster in order to suit up for game action. On Thursday, he'll provide the team with backfield depth behind TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings (knee), assuming the latter is active. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is slated to miss his third straight contest.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Reverts to practice squad
D'Ernest Johnson reverted to the New England Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.Johnson played six offensive snaps during Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers, one more than Terrell Jennings, the latter of whom left the game due to a knee injury. Johnson logged one carry for one yard in Week 10, and with Jennings, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and TreVeyon Henderson (knee) all listed as limited practice participants Monday, Johnson could be elevated to the Patriots' active roster for Thursday's AFC East tilt against the Jets.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Elevated for Week 10
The New England Patriots elevated D'Ernest Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.Johnson has been elevated to the Patriots' active roster for a second consecutive week. He will serve as the RB3 behind TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings and will also serve as a returner on kickoffs in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site. Johnson played five snaps on special teams without showing up in the box score otherwise during the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons.
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D'Ernest Johnson: Back to practice squad
D'Ernest Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.Johnson joined the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday and was elevated for Week 9 against the Falcons to provide backfield depth in the absence of Rhamondre Stevenson (toe). However, Johnson saw the field for only five snaps on special teams as TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings served as the clear one-two punch out of the Patriots' backfield. Johnson could be elevated for the Patriots' Week 10 clash against the Buccaneers this Sunday if Stevenson is not cleared to play.
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Patriots' D'Ernest Johnson: Elevated for Week 9
D'Ernest Johnson was elevated from the New England Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Falcons, Johnson gets the elevation. He will likely share backup work with Terrell Jennings behind TreVeyon Henderson, who is slated to be the Patriots' lead back.
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D'Ernest Johnson: Could be elevated for Week 9
With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, D'Ernest Johnson is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 9 action, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.For now, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings are the only healthy running backs on New England's active roster, but Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are all candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad Saturday. If Johnson ends up getting the call versus Atlanta, he'd be in line to share backup work with Jennings, with Henderson slated to be the Patriots' lead back this weekend.
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D'Ernest Johnson: Joins Patriots' practice squad
D'Ernest Johnson signed with the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.The South Florida product was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, but he's already found a new home in New England. He made on appearance for Arizona this season, rushing once for no yards across 14 offensive snaps. With Antonio Gibson (knee), Lan Larison (foot) and Deneric Prince (Tulsa) all currently on injured reserve, Johnson could be elevated to the Patriots' active roster and play a depth role in the backfield.
D'Ernest Johnson
#34 RB / New England Patriots / EXP: 7YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 208 lb Age: 29 College: South Florida Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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