Roschon Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Johnson and Bears looking to improve rushing attack during bye week for 2nd straight year

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are looking to improve their sputtering ground game during their bye week

24 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Limited to special teams vs. Tampa Bay Johnson recorded two tackles on special teams during the Bears' 27-24 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was inactive for a fifth consecutive game, with Johnson operating as the Bears' RB2 behind D'Andre Swift in the Bears' four contests prior to Sunday against the Bucs. However, Johnson didn't play a single offensive snap against Tampa Bay; instead, it was Salvon Ahmed (five carries for 25 yards) who mixed into the backfield as Chicago's complementary piece to Swift. The Bears are on a bye for Week 10, with their next game taking place in Week 11 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 22. Johnson would have a narrow path to offensive relevancy if Monangai is cleared to return for that contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Six touches as No. 2 back in Week 8 Johnson carried five times for 17 yards and added an 11-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 34-17 win over the Seahawks.

Impact With Kyle Monangai (toe/thumb) inactive for a fourth straight game, Johnson continued to serve as the No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift. Unsurprisingly, Swift (27 carries for 69 yards and three touchdowns) handled the brunt of the work out of the backfield, with Johnson taking the field for just 14 of the team's 70 offensive snaps. If Monangai is able to make it back for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Johnson's playing time on offense could disappear entirely.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Takes small role in victory Johnson rushed twice for 13 yards in the Bears' 30-24 victory over the Patriots on Thursday.

Impact Johnson played just 10 offensive snaps to D'Andre Swift's 54 in the contest. The running back did not see much action as he filled in for the injured Kyle Monangai (toe) as a rotational option for the Bears' offense. Johnson also saw one snap with the special teams unit.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Is Roschon Johnson playing tonight? Why Bears RB is off to slow start in Week 7 | Sporting News Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is off to a slow start in the Week 7 game against the New England Patriots. Here's why.

OCTOBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Totals 85 yards, TD in Week 6 win Johnson rushed 13 times for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Falcons. He caught both of his targets for 34 yards.

Impact With Kyle Monangai (toe) still sidelined, Johnson played 31 offensive snaps behind D'Andre Swift's 45. Johnson actually led the team in rushing, edging out Swift's 44 yards on the ground. Both running backs found the end zone, with Swift scoring a pair of touchdowns on the ground on 16 carries. With Monangai out the last two weeks, Johnson has totaled 125 yards and a score on 27 combined carries and targets. He's got fantasy playability for as long as Monangai is out.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Roschon Johnson Among Chicago Bears Top Losers in Week 6 Win Over Falcons Bears running back Roschon Johnson was one of their biggest losers from their Week 6 victory over Atlanta.

OCTOBER 18 • SI.COM

Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23

Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury, D’Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks

Caleb Williams could return for the Chicago Bears as soon this weekend at Atlanta

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 5: Roschon Johnson, Luther Burden, Kalif Raymond Here's our fantasy football start or sit advice for Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson and wide receivers Kalif Raymond and Luther B...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Bears Offense Banking on Blast from the Past for Injury Relief An assortment of injuries the past few years and the rise of Kyle Monangai pushed Roschon Johnson into the background but now his power game...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Kyle Monangai's injury might put Roschon Johnson front & center in Bears-Packers game Things are not quite looking good for Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai, which might open the door for Roschon Johnson to play more i...

OCTOBER 9 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Kyle Monangai Injury Update Puts Roschon Johnson Under Fantasy Football Microscope Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson will see some work if fellow back Kyle Monangai is ruled out. But is he worth adding in fantasy f...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Is Roschon Johnson worth adding in fantasy football after D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai Bears updates? Should fantasy football managers pick up Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson?

OCTOBER 8 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Handles five touches against Jets Johnson rushed four times for 16 yards in Sunday's 23-12 win over the Jets. He added one catch for seven yards on one target.

Impact The Bears thoroughly dominated the Jets in time of possession and ran a whopping 93 offensive plays to New York's 34. Johnson saw 10 snaps on offense, as Kyle Monangai (thumb) and D'Andre Swift, who dealt with a knee injury during the practice week, combined to rush 45 times for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson would be in line for additional work if Monangai needs to miss any game action.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bears free agent check-in: Tyrique Stevenson slips, Roschon Johnson appears, and more After the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, we check in on some of the team's 2027 free agents and how they're primed for next offseason.

OCTOBER 5 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Roschon Johnson has secretly shown Bears he's a special teams demon One thing that no one has talked about regarding Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is that he is tearing it up on special teams.

OCTOBER 2 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Why the Bears Can Feel More Confident in Roschon Johnson for Opener All the Bears' backup ever needed was working with a teammate and an opportunity in preseason, and now they may need to count on him to play...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Bears hit by running back injuries as D'Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

Led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, the Chicago Bears like their depth at running back

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Currently team's only healthy RB Johnson currently is the only healthy running back on the Bears' active roster after D'Andre Swift (abdomen) exited Thursday's practice due to an injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicag...

Impact With Kyle Monangai still in recovery mode from a hyperextended knee, Swift was the unquestioned top healthy back in Chicago before he was seen holding at his midsection as he left the field Thursday. Following cut-down day and its aftermath, Johnson now is the lone player at the position who isn't banged up, while Salvon Ahmed is the sole RB on the practice squad. Since the Bears used a fourth-round pick on him in 2023, Johnson's role on offense dwindled in each subsequent campaign, including just two carries and no targets in seven appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could be Swift's top backup Week 1 Johnson is one of three running backs on Chicago's initial 53-man roster, along with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai (knee).

Impact Johnson beat out Salvon Ahmed, Brittain Brown and Coleman Bennett for a spot on the 53-man roster. Head coach Ben Johnson described Monangai as "week-to-week" Tuesday, per Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com, so Monangai's status for Week 1 remains up in the air. If Monangai isn't ready to face the Panthers on Sept. 13, Johnson could be in line for change-of-pace work behind D'Andre Swift, with no alternatives currently on the roster at running back.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans

Tyson Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago’s first offensive play as the Bears wrapped up the preseason Saturday night with a 24-15 win over the T...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson powers for 3-yard TD Running back Roschon Johnson rumbles for a 3-yard touchdown to extend the Bears' lead.

AUGUST 30 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Roschon Johnson's Statement Game Might Have Been Only Bears Positive The veteran seems to be zeroing in on the third back job but the Bears had little else to be happy about their effort in Cincinnati.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson finds daylight for 19-yard pickup Bears running back Roschon Johnson runs around right edge for a gain of 19 yards.

AUGUST 15 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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Johnson and Bears looking to improve rushing attack during bye week for 2nd straight year

Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23

Caleb Williams close to returning after rough performance for Bears quarterbacks

Bears hit by running back injuries as D'Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans