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Running Back Rank: #217
Overall: #905
Johnson did alright in a reserve role for the Lions, getting 237-rushing yards while averaging 3.1 yards per carry. He is a former 1,000-yard back, but those days seem behind him now. Johnson was never a speed burner, but seems a step slower at age 29. He can still churn out some tough yards between the tackles, but he won't make many big plays to the outside anymore.
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He can improve on last season with more work, but don't expect huge numbers by any means. Johnson could be worth a waiver-wire grab if he starts getting more playing time, but that is about it. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Lions) said during a radio interview that he believes the Detroit Lions are years away from competing. |
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| Brian Allee-Walsh, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team is not interested in unrestricted free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Lions). |
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| DetroitLions.com reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) has been declared inactive for Week 17. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game and is expected to play. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 20, but is expected to play in Week 12. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Johnson's injury is not serious. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in the team's Week 12 game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 19, after suffering a knee injury. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Johnson may not be able to fully practice Wednesday but should be able to play in the team's Week 12 game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson only had two carries in the team's Week 10 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: It makes sense for the Lions to look at other options, since Johnson isn't likely with the team next year. |
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| The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson had 17 carries for 38 rushing yards Week 6. He also caught a four-yard pass in the game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith started in Week 5 despite other players and the coaches speaking as if the team had switched to RB Rudi Johnson as the starter. Smith ended the game with more carries than Johnson. |
| Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure what to think about this situation. It is best to just stay away for now as both backs aren't doing much. |
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