RB JAX
College: South Florida | 5 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 208 lbs
Birth Date: 1996-02-27
2024 Bye Week: 9
Total Pts: 20
Avg Pts: 1.18
Rank: 85 RB
Free Agent
2024 RTSports Outlook
Johnson got very little work last year as the No. 3 back for the Browns. He had just four carries for 17 yards in 15 games. The two backs ahead of him on the depth chart were healthy, though, so he barely saw the field. Johnson just seems to make plays whenever he gets the chances. He averages 5.2 yards per carry for his career and has topped 650 total yards in a season. Johnson signed with the Jaguars and should play a bigger role with his new team, likely serving as the top backup. Johnson is a powerful back that makes plays after contact. He does well between the tackles and has enough speed to make plays on the outside. He catches the ball alright, improving in that area the last few seasons.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Johnson is worth a late-round look. He could land a bigger workload this season and has done well with past chances. Look for around 500 total yards and a few scores.
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0 | |
| Week 2 | 1 | D'Ernest Johnson 17 rush, pass, and rec yds (1 pts) |
| Week 3 | 2 | D'Ernest Johnson 12 rush, pass, and rec yds (1 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1 pts) |
| Week 4 | 0 | |
| Week 5 | 0 | |
| Week 6 | 1 | D'Ernest Johnson 19 rush, pass, and rec yds (1 pts) |
| Week 7 | 0 | |
| Week 8 | 0 | |
| Week 9 | ||
| Week 10 | 4 | D'Ernest Johnson 40 rush, pass, and rec yds (3 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1 pts) |
| Week 11 | 4 | D'Ernest Johnson 54 rush, pass, and rec yds (4 pts) |
| Week 12 | 5 | D'Ernest Johnson 61 rush, pass, and rec yds (5 pts) |
| Week 13 | 0 | |
| Week 14 | 3 | D'Ernest Johnson 28 rush, pass, and rec yds (2 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1 pts) |
| Week 15 | 0 | |
| Playoff Week 1 | 0 | |
| Playoff Week 2 | 0 |
The Jacksonville Jaguars are re-signing running back D'Ernest Johnson to a one-year deal, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old hit the open market on Monday but ultimately ended up coming back to the team's crowded running back room. Starter Travis Etienne has a secure spot as the lead back, while 2023 rookie Tank Bigsby is expected to see an enhanced role in 2024. This leaves Johnson in the RB3 and special teams running back role, so he'll remain off the fantasy radar next season unless both Etienne and Bigsby suffer injuries and miss time simultaneously. Johnson has rushed for just 846 yards since entering the NFL in 2019 with the Cleveland Browns.
From RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson (knee) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Johnson has been limited in both practice sessions to begin the week. This is noteworthy because starting back Travis Etienne Jr. (ribs) has also been limited this week. The absence of Etienne would likely mean that Johnson would start this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. However, they'd probably end up splitting up the snaps with Tank Bigsby. If Johnson sits, Bigsby would likely be tasked with being the primary backup, but there won't be a ton of value with the gig.
From RotoBaller
After seeing a season-high eight touches in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson saw another eight touches in Week 12's 24-21 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Johnson carried seven times for 19 yards and caught one of his two targets for a 42-yard pickup. He played a season-high 39 percent of the offensive snaps compared to just three percent for rookie Tank Bigsby. Johnson has now played at least 21 percent of the snaps in each of the last three games and appears to have taken over the No. 2 role behind starter Travis Etienne Jr. The 27-year-old is by no means worth a starting lineup spot on his own, but he could be in line for lead-back duties in Jacksonville if Etienne were to go down with an injury.
From RotoBaller
- 22-Mar-2023: D'Ernest Johnson - SGN - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed RB D'Ernest Johnson.
- 13-Mar-2023: D'Ernest Johnson - FA - RB D'Ernest Johnson declared free agency.
- 06-Jun-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Re-signed, Restricted FA - One-year contract (through 2022)
- 16-Mar-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Restricted Free Agent
- 08-Jan-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Reinstated
- 04-Jan-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Season | 20 | 108 | 0 | 10 | |||||||
| Week 1 | @IND | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 2 | KC | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 3 | HOU | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Week 4 | ATL | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | @BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | IND | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 7 | @NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | @PIT | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 9 | bye | ||||||||||
| Week 10 | SF | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Week 11 | TEN | 4 | 20 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 12 | @HOU | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 13 | CIN | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 14 | @CLE | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Week 15 | BAL | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 16 | @TB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 17 | CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 18 | @TEN | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
