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Browns still hoping to have star RB Chubb against Patriots

The Browns remain hopeful star running back Nick Chubb will be able to play this week despite testing positive for COVID-19

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Could get another start Johnson will make another start in the event teammate Nick Chubb (illness) isn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list before Sunday's game in New England, Scott Petrak of the...

Impact Johnson's previous start, Week 7 against Denver, yielded 22 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 22 yards on 69 percent snap share, while backups Demetric Felton and John Kelly combined for just four carries and three targets. A full repeat is a lot to ask in New England, but it is a safe guess that Johnson will have a busy afternoon if Chubb doesn't end up playing. In order to suit up, Chubb needs to return negative tests on back-to-back days, after initially testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Chubb still uncertain for Pats after positive test

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski would not disclose whether star running back Nick Chubb is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against New England...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Chubb tests positive for COVID-19, could miss NE game

The Browns didn’t have much time to celebrate their biggest win this season before being hit with another off-field issue

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Touchdown streak snapped Johnson had eight carries for 16 yards in Sunday's 41-16 win over the Bengals.

Impact Nick Chubb had the bulk of the carries early before Johnson took over as Cleveland pulled away. It was the first time in three weeks that Johnson did not score a touchdown. He continues to fill the backup role while Kareem Hunt (calf) is sidelined on injured reserve. Hunt's three-week minimum stay on IR ended Sunday, but the Browns feel he'll need at least one more week before he's ready to play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tomlin stays the course as Steelers' win streak hits 3

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has steadied his team following a 1-3 start

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Finds end zone against Pittsburgh Johnson carried the ball four times for 22 yards and a touchdown and caught one of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact While Nick Chubb dominated the backfield touches in his return to action, Johnson was the only Brown to get into the end zone on a 10-yard dash in the third quarter. Kareem Hunt (calf) isn't expected to be back any time soon, so Johnson should continue to have a role for Cleveland in Week 9 against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watch D'Ernest Johnson rush for a 10-yard touchdown vs. the Steelers Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson rushed for a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter on Sunday vs. the Steelers.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Faces competition in backfield With Nick Chubb (calf) returning to practice Monday, as reported by Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, Johnson may not be the lead back Week 8 against the Steelers.

Impact Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski was hopeful last week that Chubb could return for the Pittsburgh game, and the coach sounded more confident Monday. "He's gotten a lot of work done this last couple weeks. He's feeling good. He's continuing to get rehab, and I think he's excited to get back out there. We'll see how it goes over the next couple days and see if he can," Stefanski said. To be clear, Ulrich reports Chubb's return to practice but did not speculate on the impact of a potential return would have on Johnson's playing time. Logically, if Chubb is ready to play, then Johnson's role will be diminished.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Backup plan: Browns can trust Keenum with Mayfield injured

Cleveland played without quarterback Baker Mayfield and running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt on Thursday night because of injuries

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Thursday Night Football top plays: Broncos fall to short-handed Browns

Case Keenum and the Browns defeated the Broncos 17-14 on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Thursday Night Football top plays: Broncos fall to short-handed Browns

Shines in Week 7 spot start Johnson rushed 22 times for 146 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 22 yards in the Browns' 17-14 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.

Impact Johnson stole the show in his start in place of Nick Chubb (hamstring) and Kareem Hunt (IR-hamstring), repeatedly gashing the tough Broncos front seven for sizable gains on the ground. The third-year pro, who'd flashed occasionally during his time with the Orlando Apollos of the AAF back in the spring of 2019 but had seen very modest opportunities since joining the Browns later that same year, averaged a robust 6.6 yards per carry and notched his first career NFL touchdown on a four-yard run to cap off a five-play, 75-yard opening drive. Johnson could still see a solid workload as Chubb's main backup if the latter is ready to suit up for a Week 8 home AFC North showdown against the Steelers a week from Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos

Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denve...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Miller injures ankle, Broncos slide to 4th straight loss

Broncos star linebacker Von Miller left Thursday night’s game against the Browns late in the first half with an apparent left leg injury

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

In line to start Thursday Johnson is slated for his first career start Thursday versus the Broncos after Nick Chubb (calf) was ruled out and Kareem Hunt (calf) went on IR, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Since joining the Browns in May 2019 after a stint with Orlando in the AAF, Johnson has been active for all 40 of the team's games, including postseason. Overall, his 40 rushes have gone off at a clip just shy of 5.0 YPC, and he's also hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 92 yards. Cleveland has a decision to make with Baker Mayfield and his left non-throwing shoulder for Week 7, but even if he plays the team could opt to be more more ground-based to keep pressure off the fourth-year quarterback. In any case, Johnson seems poised to be the Browns' runner on early downs, Demetric Felton likely will be the change-of-pace option, and John Kelly sits at third on the RB depth chart as long as Chubb and Hunt are sidelined.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns star RB Chubb to miss second game with calf injury

The NFL’s top rushing team has run into major trouble

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Two touches Sunday Johnson carried the ball once for two yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Despite the fact Nick Chubb (calf) was inactive, Johnson didn't see much of a role behind Kareem Hunt in the Cleveland backfield. However, Hunt also left Sunday's game with a calf issue after coming into the contest already dealing with wrist and knee injuries, and if neither of the Browns' two elite RBs are able to suit up for a Week 7 clash with the Broncos, Johnson could find himself with a significant role, perhaps as the early-down option with rookie Demetric Felton handling passing downs.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line for increased snaps Johnson will serve as the second running back on the depth chart in Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Nick Chubb (calf) has been ruled out of the game, which creates an opportunity for Johnson, who has played just eight snaps on offense in 2021. Kareem Hunt is slated to take the lead back role, but he was hampered by knee and wrist injuries during practice. Should those injuries hinder Hunt or get aggravated during the game, Johnson and Demetric Felton are poised to step in. Sunday's kickoff is at 4:05 PM ET.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Use on special teams only Johnson did not have an offensive snap and was on the field for 19 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 14-7 win over Minnesota.

Impact This was second time in four games with no offensive snaps for Johnson, who has a total of eight snaps and two carries through four games. He'd likely be first in line for duty should anything untoward happen to Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt. Rookie Demetric Felton has more offensive snaps than Johnson, but the veteran has more time in the system and is a more traditional running back, while Felton is viewed more as a specialty tool.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first carries Johnson had two carries for nine yards in Sunday's 26-6 win over Chicago.

Impact Johnson was part of the grouping that came in on for the final series of the game. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt helped seal the game, as Cleveland posted 13 fourth-quarter points and rested its regulars while Johnson got his first carries of the season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays on special teams Johnson did not play on offense and was on the field for 16 special teams snaps in Sunday's 33-29 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact It's not surprising Johnson didn't get a snap on offense, as he sits behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. It was uncertain entering the game if he would have a role as a returner, but he watched rookie Demetric Felton handle the return duties on kickoffs and punts Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first reps Johnson rushed four times for 36 yards and caught four of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 17-13 preseason win over the Giants.

Impact Johnson was Cleveland's first tailback to feature Sunday, and he did well with his workload. Along with totaling nearly 60 total yards, Johnson also recovered a fumble by quarterback Kyle Lauletta. Although John Kelly impressed with nine carries for 58 yards and a touchdown after Johnson exited, the USF product at least helped himself heading into what could be a crucial preseason finale next Sunday in his quest to earn a roster spot behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Johnson (personal) is back with the team at training camp, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Johnson has been getting most of his work in camp as a returner. He's joined by Donovan Peoples-Jones, JoJo Natson, Ryan Switzer and Demetric Felton as potential return men.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Browns still hoping to have star RB Chubb against Patriots

Browns' Chubb still uncertain for Pats after positive test

Chubb tests positive for COVID-19, could miss NE game

Tomlin stays the course as Steelers' win streak hits 3

Backup plan: Browns can trust Keenum with Mayfield injured

Thursday Night Football top plays: Broncos fall to short-handed Browns

Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos

Miller injures ankle, Broncos slide to 4th straight loss

Browns star RB Chubb to miss second game with calf injury