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Officially questionable for Monday Johnson (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Johnson missed Chicago's first two practices of the week due to a foot injury but upgraded to a limited session Saturday, which provides at least some optimism that he could be trending in the right direction for Week 1. Meanwhile, rookie Kyle Monangai has been cleared to play Monday night at home versus Minnesota, while starter D'Andre Swift has avoided the injury report entirely.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Johnson (foot) didn't practice Friday.

Impact Johnson was also listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, putting his availability in doubt ahead of Monday's season opener against Minnesota. Fellow backup running back Kyle Monangai is listed as a limited participant this week, while starter D'Andre Swift isn't on the injury report at all. Things are trending toward a busy Monday night for Swift, albeit against a tough Vikings defense that held him to 109 yards on 32 carries (3.4 YPC) in two matchups last year.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on estimated injury report Johnson (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

Impact Johnson sat out the Bears' entire preseason slate due to a foot injury, and his listed DNP on Thursday may be an ominous sign for his availability Week 1 and potentially beyond that point. He'll have two more opportunities to mix into drills ahead of Monday's game against the Vikings, but even if he's able to suit up, he may remain a distant third for reps out of Chicago's backfield behind D'Andre Swift and rookie seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai (hamstring), the latter of whom was tagged as limited Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Ryan Poles seek RB help? Where does Luther Burden III fit in to start the season? Can Kyle Monangai or Roschon Johnson be a productive backup to D’Andre Swift, or will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles be in the market for runni...

AUGUST 28 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

3 cut candidates for Bears 53-man roster ahead of deadline ft. Roschon Johnson A select number of Chicago Bears players have shown that they deserve a roster spot this offseason, but not all of them will secure a place...

AUGUST 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

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Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Nursing foot issue Johnson (foot) is not participating in practice Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson's status now looks uncertain for Sunday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, though there's not yet any reason to suspect his foot injury is anything more than minor. Per Mark Carman of CHGO Bears and WGN Radio, Johnson spent Tuesday's practice mostly working in as a short-yardage specialist around the goal line. He appears to be facing real competition from rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai for the No. 2 role behind D'Andre Swift.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for specialized role? Kyle Monangai got most of the second-team carries at Tuesday's practice, with Johnson then coming in at the goal line, Mark Carman of CHGO Bears and WGN Radio reports.

Impact It could be a sign that new head coach Ben Johnson views Johnson as something of a specialist -- someone who can handle goal-line carries or passing-down snaps but isn't desirable as a ballcarrier in most situations. That's mostly how (Roschon) Johnson was used during his first two NFL seasons, but there was some thought he could take on a larger role after Chicago's backfield was exempt from the sweeping changes made to the offense this offseason. It seems Monangai is making a push to become the No. 2 ballcarrier behind incumbent starter D'Andre Swift.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrique Stevenson, Nahshon Wright, Roschon Johnson on physicality, intense practice | Chicago Bears Defensive backs Tyrique Stevenson, Nahshon Wright and running back Roschon Johnson address the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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JUNE 30 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy Football 2025: RB Roschon Johnson player profile Roschon Johnson is a high-upside, late-round fantasy football option in 2025 who could have a much larger role under new head coach Ben John...

JUNE 16 • PFF.COM

Bears' UK girls flag football league | Season 3 Members of the Bears organization, including running back Roschon Johnson, took a trip across the pond to help kick off the third season of...

APRIL 4 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears, Roschon Johnson helping grow flag football in United Kingdom Members of the Bears organization, including running back Roschon Johnson, took a trip across the pond to help kick off the third season of...

APRIL 4 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Sparse usage in finale Johnson rushed twice for three yards and brought in all five targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Johnson was once again a clear second fiddle to lead back D'Andre Swift, who logged 20 carries. The second-year pro had a relatively uneventful season despite the trade of Khalil Herbert to the Bengals, with the exception of a solid red-zone role that helped him score six rushing touchdowns. Johnson tallied just 150 rushing yards on 55 carries alongside a 16-104 receiving line over 14 regular-season games, and he's likely to head into training camp next summer in a similar, clear No. 2 role.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sparse usage in finale Johnson rushed twice for three yards and brought in all five targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams finds Roschon Johnson for 6-yard gain on fourth down The Bears convert a fourth-and-5 in Packers territory with a six-yard gain from quarterback Caleb Williams to running back Roschon Johnson.

JANUARY 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson hurdles over Packers defense on 7-yard run Bears running back Roschon Johnson leaps over the Packers en route to a 7-yard gain.

JANUARY 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Four carries in low-scoring loss Johnson rushed four times for five yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Johnson was used in a change-of-pace role behind D'Andre Swift, whose 16 touches for 81 yards led the Bears in what was an abysmal showing by the entire offense. Swift's likely to lead the backfield once again when the Bears try to avoid ending the season on an 11-game losing streak in Week 18 against the Packers, leaving Johnson with limited fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One rushing attempt in loss Johnson had a three-yard carry in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact After missing the last two games due to a concussion, Johnson touched the ball once as the backup to D'Andre Swift. Since Chicago's Week 8 bye, Johnson has posted 21 or fewer scrimmage yards in six of seven games. However, the veteran has found the end zone three times in the last seven games, making him a touchdown-or-bust option in the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Week 16 Johnson (concussion) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact After missing the past two games while in the concussion protocol, Johnson was able to string together three consecutive full listings on the injury report this week, thereby clearing him to return to action. He'll play second fiddle to D'Andre Swift on Sunday, especially with Travis Homer (hamstring) being listed as doubtful for Week 16. On the season, Johnson has averaged 2.9 yards on his 48 carries, hauled in 11 of 15 targets for 88 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns in 11 games.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another full practice Johnson (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Johnson has kicked off Week 16 with back-to-back full practice sessions, though the Bears have yet to announce that he's fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. The final step Johnson will have to progress through involves consultation with an independent neurologist. Johnson seems to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's divisional contest against the Lions, but he'll require full clearance in order to retake the field.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Johnson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Johnson's participation level Wednesday is estimated, but it's nonetheless a good sign that he's made significant progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Johnson can gain full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, in time for Sunday's game against the Lions, he will be in position to reclaim his backup role behind D'Andre Swift.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Johnson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Though Wednesday's practice report is merely an estimate, his full listing is nonetheless a good sign that he's made significant progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Johnson can gain clearance from an independent neurologist ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, he will be in position to reclaim his backup role behind D'Andre Swift.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out and will not play Monday against the Vikings.

Impact Johnson has now missed the past two contests due to a concussion suffered during the Thanksgiving game against the Lions. With D'Andre Swift (groin) once again questionable for the contest, Travis Homer and Darrynton Evans could see additional looks.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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