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Works out with Washington Johnson (undisclosed) had a tryout with the Commanders on Sunday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Johnson was cut by the Panthers in late May after reaching an injury settlement with the team following an undisclosed injury. The running back also had a tryout with the Cardinals on Saturday, so he's officially recovered from whatever injury was bothering him in the spring.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to injury settlement Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from Carolina's IR with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Johnson reverted to IR after going unclaimed on waivers with an injury designation May 19, but it now appears the Panthers are moving on from the Florida product. He has yet to appear in an NFL game after tallying 593 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 5.9 yards per carry during his senior campaign in 2024.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Johnson (undisclosed) reverted to Carolina's injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Johnson will remain with the Panthers after going unclaimed on waivers. The 23-year-old signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January and will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Carolina The Panthers waived Johnson (undisclosed) with an injury designation Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with Carolina in January after signing to the team's practice squad in December. With the waived/injured designation, the 23-year-old will return to Carolina's injured reserve Tuesday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets reserve/future deal with CAR The Panthers signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent last April and later got a look from the Cardinals before catching on with Carolina's practice squad in mid-December. The Florida product didn't see any regular-season action this season, but he'll now have a chance to show the Panthers what he can do during upcoming offseason activities.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Carolina's practice squad Johnson signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad in early December, but it didn't take long for him to find a new home in Carolina. The Florida product has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 593 rushing yards, 64 receiving yards and six total touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2024.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad The Cardinals cut Johnson from the practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson caught on with the Cardinals' practice squad this past Wednesday after being without a team for nearly three months. His stint with Arizona will end up lasting less than a week after he was let go from the practice squad, and he'll look to catch on with a team in need of backfield depth. The undrafted rookie has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cardinals' practice squad The Cardinals signed Johnson to their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Florida product was dropped from the Eagles' practice squad in early September but has since found a new home in Arizona. Johnson has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 1,410 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 252 carries during his final two collegiate seasons.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting cut from practice squad Philadelphia cut Johnson from its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, the Eagles signed offensive lineman Jake Majors to their practice squad. For Johnson's part, he'll now be free to look for another opportunity with a different club.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles waive DL Gabe Hall, make practice squad moves The Eagles released RB Montrell Johnson from the practice squad and signed C/G Jake Majors.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles sign OLB Patrick Johnson to active roster, make multiple practice squad moves The Eagles added RB Montrell Johnson and OL Hollin Pierce to the practice squad and released WR Elijah Cooks.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Back with Philly Johnson signed with the Eagles' practice squad on Monday.

Impact Johnson was waived by the Eagles in late August after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but it now appears that he'll remain in Philadelphia on the practice squad. The Florida product flashed throughout the preseason, rushing for 77 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries. He could be elevated to the Eagles' active roster if the running back room is plagued by injuries later this year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Philly Johnson was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson impressed during the preseason, producing 77 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while also adding two kickoff returns for 47 yards over two contests. The running back signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in April after a collegiate career at Florida, and if he clears waivers, he may stick around as a member of the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle McCord helps Eagles edge Jets in preseason finale Kyle McCord led the Eagles on five scoring drives, and Montrell Johnson had a 15-yard touchdown run in a 19-17 win over the New York Jets in...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

NFL scores: Eagles edge Jets 19-17 in preseason game EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kyle McCord led Philadelphia on five scoring drives, Montrell Johnson had a 15-yard touchdown run and the Eagle...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Eagles vs. Jets Locker Room Interviews: August 22, 2025 Following the Eagles' 19-17 victory over the New York Jets, hear from the following players: WR John Metchie III, RB Montrell Johnson Jr. (2...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

McCord and the Eagles hold off Jets 19-17 in preseason finale

Kyle McCord led Philadelphia to a 19-17 victory over the New York Jets in a preseason game

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Highlight: Montrell Johnson rushes for a 15-yard TD vs. Jets On third-and-long, Montrell Johnson rushes for a 15-yard touchdown to extend the Eagles' lead against the Jets in the third quarter.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Montrell Johnson places the exclamation point on a good Eagles preseason showing Montrell Johnson enjoys his Eagles preseason highlight.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Johnson's 13-yard burst goes through a defender before stopping Philadelphia Eagles running back Montrell Johnson Jr. rushes for thirteen yards against the New York Jets.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Leading rusher in preseason loss Johnson carried the ball six times for 20 yards in Saturday's 22-13 preseason loss to the Browns.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Florida missed time at the end of training camp due to a minor hamstring strain, but Johnson suited up Saturday and was the second running back into the game for the Eagles after AJ Dillon. Johnson ended up leading Philadelphia in rushing yards on a poor day overall for the offense, but the most important takeaway was that he showed he was healthy. He's unlikely to crack the gameday roster for Week 1, but given their similar early-down skill sets, Johnson could find himself stashed on the practice squad in case Dillon isn't able to stay on the field after he missed the entire 2024 campaign with Green Bay due to neck issues.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Johnson (hamstring) will be sidelined for Saturday's training camp practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Johnson is working through a hamstring injury, which forced him to observe Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals from the sidelines. He signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in late April, so an extended absence hurts his chances of making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Johnson will focus on getting back on the practice field and being available for the Eagles' second preseason game against the Browns on Saturday, Aug. 16.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through hamstring injury Johnson did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to a hamstring injury, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Reps in practice are important for players like Johnson, who is competing for a backfield depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster after signing as an undrafted free agent in late April. He'll focus on recovering from his injury in order to be available for the Eagles' preseason opener against the Bengals on Thursday.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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McCord and the Eagles hold off Jets 19-17 in preseason finale