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The New England Patriots signed CB Miles Battle, RB D'Ernest Johnson, T Lorenz Metz and WR Trent Sherfield Sr. to their practice squad and released DL Fabien Lovett and WR Brandon Smith from the practice squad.
The New England Patriots signed RB D'Ernest Johnson to their active roster, placed RB Terrell Jennings on injured reserve, and elevated DL Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad, as part of their recent roster adjustments.
Veteran running back D'Ernest Johnson has signed with the Patriots' practice squad as a potential replacement for injured starter Rhamondre Stevenson, bringing experience to the team’s backfield.
The Patriots are reshaping their running back depth chart by adding veteran D'Ernest Johnson to the practice squad and promoting Terrell Jennings to the 53-man roster, especially as Rhamondre Stevenson misses practice due to injury.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are making moves ahead of the 2024 NFL free agency, re-signing veteran RB D’Ernest Johnson and tendering OL Cole Van Lanen, while also expressing interest in retaining wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Additionally, the team's offensive line coach has scouted draft prospects, and the city plans to share a timeline for proposed stadium renovations by May. In other NFL news, various player signings and trades are taking place across the league.
D'Ernest Johnson, a former backup running back for the Cleveland Browns, signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for less money than he made in Cleveland. While some fans overvalued him, he was a solid backup who could be missed by the Browns. With only two running backs on the roster, the Browns may have benefited from bringing him back for insurance.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly signed three free agents, including defensive end Michael Dogbe, defensive tackle Henry Mondeaux, and running back D’Ernest Johnson. Dogbe and Mondeaux will provide depth and versatility on the defensive line, while Johnson joins a crowded backfield that already includes Travis Etienne Jr. and several other running backs. The Jaguars had not signed any free agents from outside the organization prior to these signings.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed running back D'Ernest Johnson to a one-year contract. Johnson, who previously played for the Cleveland Browns, rushed for 534 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. He also has experience playing special teams, which is something head coach Doug Pederson values in his backup RBs. Johnson will likely serve as the No. 2 RB behind Travis Etienne, who has superior receiving skills. The one-year deal does not preclude the Jags from potentially adding another RB in the upcoming draft.
The Cleveland Browns have re-signed inside linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. to a one-year contract, after he visited the Washington Commanders earlier this week. However, the Browns lost free agent running back D'Ernest Johnson, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Walker suffered a season-ending quadriceps tear against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, and without him, Cleveland's run defense struggled. The Browns finished with the second-worst run defense expected points added in the league and the 11th worst over the past decade.
Running back D'Ernest Johnson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars after spending the last four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Johnson has been a backup for most of his time in Cleveland, but had some impressive performances when called upon in 2021. He will provide depth to the Jaguars' offensive backfield and contribute on special teams.