Amar Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins up with LA practice squad The Chargers signed Johnson to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Chargers waived Johnson during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and was promptly invited back to the team's practice squad. Johnson played in all three preseason games, rushing 15 times for 53 net yards and two touchdowns, adding two receptions for 68 yards. Johnson may have a shot at some regular-season playing time if Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) must miss time.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by LA The Chargers waived Johnson on Sunday, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson participated in all three preseason games for the Chargers, rushing 15 times for 53 net yards and two touchdowns. The running back also added two receptions for 68 yards over the three-game span. Johnson will now be subject to waivers. If the 23-year-old goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise that covets additional running back depth.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Amar Johnson Discusses His Preseason Week 1 Performance Chargers running back Amar Johnson meets with the media to discuss his performance in the team's Preseason Week 1 win over the Houston Texan...

AUGUST 15 • CHARGERS.COM

Amar Johnson Breaks Free for 50+ Yard Catch, Caps Drive With TD Chargers running back Amar Johnson breaks free for a 50-plus-yard reception before finishing the 81-yard drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdo...

AUGUST 14 • CHARGERS.COM

Texans' DeMeco Ryans praises rookie Marlin Klein after catch vs Chargers in his NFL debut

Houston rookie second-rounder Marlin Klein played just 11 snaps in his NFL debut Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Game Recap: Chargers Roll Past Texans in 2026 Preseason Opener Amar Johnson scored two touchdowns for the Chargers in a preseason win over the Texans

AUGUST 14 • CHARGERS.COM

Inks futures deal with Bolts The Chargers signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Johnson caught on with the Chargers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Packers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the Chargers' active roster in Weeks 9 and 11 and logged two carries for eight yards while failing to haul in his lone target. The South Dakota State product will be a member of the Chargers' 90-man roster at the start of the NFL offseason Feb. 9, which will allow him to participate in OTAs and minicamp.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Johnson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Johnson logged four of Los Angeles' 48 offensive snaps Sunday in a loss to Jacksonville. He carried twice for eight yards and didn't catch his only target. Johnson's elevation came as a result of Jaret Patterson having already been elevated from the practice squad the maximum three times this season. The Chargers are on bye in Week 12, and rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) could be back for Week 13 if he's activated off IR. With that being said, Kimani Vidal is currently the only healthy RB on the Chargers' active roster, so Johnson could get his third elevation at some point before the end of the campaign even if Hampton suits up two Sundays from now.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 11 The Chargers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact It's the second time Johnson has been elevated to the Bolts' active roster this season. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, when he'll join Trayveon Williams as the Chargers' rotational running backs behind Kimani Vidal. Johnson played in Week 9 against the Titans, but he was limited to just three snaps on special teams.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated running back Amar Johnson and running back Trayveon Williams from the practice squad for Sunday’s ga...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Reverts to Bolts' practice squad Johnson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) placed on injured reserve Saturday, Johnson and fellow practice squad running back Jaret Patterson were both elevated to the active roster for the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Titans to provide backfield depth behind Kimani Vidal. It was Patterson (nine carries for 44 yards) who ended up serving in a complementary role to Vidal (12 carries for 30 yards), while Johnson saw the field for just three snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise. With Haskins, Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles) all on injured reserve, Johnson and Patterson could both be called up from the practice squad and suit up for the Chargers' Week 10 clash against Steelers this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Johnson was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Johnson has spent the entire regular season with the Chargers' practice squad, and Sunday will mark his first chance to be active on game day. He could have a small offensive role, as Kimani Vidal will be the only healthy running back that is currently signed to the active roster for a Week 9 matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Place Hassan Haskins on Injured Reserve;Elevate Amar Johnson and Jaret Patterson The Los Angeles Chargers today placed running back Hassan Haskins on Reserve/Injured. The team also elevated running back Amar Johnson and r...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Gets opportunity with Chargers The Chargers signed Johnson to their practice squad Sunday.

Impact Johnson was with Green Bay throughout training camp before getting waived on cutdown day. The South Dakota State product will now get a chance to develop on the Chargers' practice squad after going unselected in April's NFL Draft.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Green Bay Johnson was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Impact Johnson signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in April, leading the team with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries over three preseason contests. The running back will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a solid chance he joins the Packers' practice squad ahead of the 2025 season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amar Johnson bounces off Colts defenders on 9-yard TD run Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amar Johnson bounces off Indianapolis Colts defenders on 9-yard TD run.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

Packers Daily: Memorable moment Here's a breakdown of Saturday's big TD run by rookie Amar Johnson in this edition of Packers Daily.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Scores in exhibition opener Johnson had seven carries for 67 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.

Impact The undrafted rookie fared well in his first appearance as a professional and capped his night with a 39-yard touchdown run. He is a long shot to secure a roster spot, but if he can maintain the momentum he could wind up on Green Bay's practice squad.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game notes: Amar Johnson's touchdown was a dream come true Notes on Jayden Reed’s foot, Mark McNamee’s arrival and more

AUGUST 10, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Amar Johnson on TD run: 'It was almost like a dream'

AUGUST 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Amar Johnson TOUCHDOWN | Packers vs. Jets Green Bay Packers RB Amar Johnson breaks a 39-yard touchdown during Saturday's preseason opener at Lambeau Field.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Fields scores in his lone series as Jets open 1st preseason under Glenn by beating Packers 30-10

Justin Fields ran for a 13-yard touchdown in his lone series as the New York Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-10 in the preseason opener for both teams

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated off NFI list The Packers activated Johnson (hamstring) off the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Weston reports.

Impact Johnson made his return to practice Sunday after having missed the start of training camp due to a hamstring injury. The rookie undrafted free agent should now have an ample opportunity to compete for a spot as one of Green Bay's backup running backs, as the team currently lacks proven talent at the position behind Josh Jacobs.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins camp on NFI list Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent after a very productive collegiate career with South Dakota State as both a running back and kick returner. However, he was facing an uphill battle to make the roster out of training camp and starting camp inactive won't help his cause.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to join Green Bay Johnson is slated to sign with the Packers as an undrafted free agent, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson spent his four-year college career at South Dakota State, and in 2024 he rushed for 1,222 yards and 14 touchdowns on 193 carries while adding 30 catches for 233 yards and a score. Josh Jacobs is the lead back for the Packers, but Johnson will have a chance to compete against Emanuel Wilson, MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) and Chris Brooks during OTAs and minicamp.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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