Commanders' Danny Johnson: Re-signs with Washington
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The Commanders signed Johnson to a two-year contract Monday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson joined Washington back in 2018 but proceeded to operate primarily as a special-teams contributor throughout his first three seasons in the league. The 5-foot-9 cornerback then served as a rotational cornerback in 2021 before registering career bests in tackles (29), sacks (one), interceptions (one) and passes defensed (nine) across 11 games during this past campaign. Johnson is now set to compete for a consistent starting role in the Commanders' secondary throughout the offseason and into training camp.
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Commanders' Danny Johnson: Career year in 2022
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Johnson appeared in 11 games (four starts) during the 2022 season and recorded 29 tackles (20 solo), including one sack, and an interception.
Johnson had the most efficient season of his career despite starting the year off on the practice squad. The 27-year-old set a new career high in tackles while also registering the first sack and interception in his five years as a pro. Johnson's role increased as the season went on, as nearly two-thirds of his playing time came during the last four weeks of the season. An unrestricted free agent this offseason, the 2018 undrafted free agent will look to compete for playing time either in Washington or elsewhere in 2023
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Placed on injured reserve
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Johnson (hand) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, Craig Hoffman of 106.7 The Fan Washington reports.
Johnson was able to appear in just two games all season. He finishes the year with 11 tackles and one pass breakup.
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Exits with hand injury
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Johnson was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a hand injury, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
Johnson made his season debut in Week 15 after missing the first 13 games due to a knee injury, and he produced 10 tackles and a pass breakup while playing 55 defensive snaps. He was set to start again this week with Quinton Dunbar (hamstring) and Fabian Moreau (hamstring) inactive, so now Aaron Colvin, Josh Norman and Coty Sensabaugh will round out the team's cornerback corps.
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Leads team in tackles
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Johnson recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Eagles.
Johnson, who only came off the PUP list earlier in the week, emerged as the Redskins' leading tackler in his first game back from a knee injury. He will look to follow up on his strong performance against the Giants in Week 16.
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Activated from PUP
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Johnson (knee) was activated from the PUP list Tuesday, Zach Selby of the Redskins' official site reports.
Johnson has missed the entire season thus far with a knee injury. With Simeon Thomas suspended, Johnson can probably slide into the vacated special teams role.
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Will play Sunday
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Johnson (forearm) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Johnson entered Sunday as a game-time decision. With Quinton Dunbar (shin) out, Johnson could be in line for an increased workload in Sunday's divisional tilt.
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Redskins' Danny Johnson: Fractures arm Sunday
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Johnson fractured his right forearm in Sunday's win over Carolina, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
Johnson didn't show any sign of injury in Sunday's game, but he woke up with pain Monday and is now in a cast due to the injury. He plans to play through the injury while wearing some form of protection over the fractured area. Despite his plans to play, he should be considered questionable until further notice.
