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Former Texas Running Back Roschon Johnson Pegged for More Opportunities with Chicago Bears The Bears’ run game has gotten off to a slow start this season, and Chicago will turn to former Texas running back Roschon Johnson to provid...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leads Bears in Rushing Johnson rushed eight times for 30 yards while catching four passes for 32 yards in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact With Travis Homer (finger) inactive, Johnson took advantage of his first offensive snaps of the season. Although D'Andre Swift led Johnson in touches by a 17-13 count, Johnson was clearly the more effective player. With Swift struggling to start the season, it remains to be seen if Johnson can carve out a larger role in the offense going forward.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Bears in Rushing Johnson rushed eight times for 30 yards while catching four passes for 32 yards in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Player's Hilarious Online Response After Getting Punched in the Helmet Roschon Johnson got punched in the head. After the game he explained what he was thinking.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Healthy scratch Sunday Johnson (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Titans.

Impact The Bears placed a cap on Johnson's practice reps Wednesday and Thursday due to a toe injury, but after Friday's full session, he didn't carry a designation into the weekend. No matter, he won't be available to the Bears offense Week 1, leaving Khalil Herbert and Travis Homer as the reserve running backs behind D'Andre Swift. Johnson will turn his focus to making his season debut next Sunday at Houston.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 1 Johnson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Johnson missed a lot of practices and preseason games in August but isn't in any doubt for Week 1 after upgrading to full practice participation Friday. His role is less clear, as D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert figure to take most/all of the carries, and Swift may also be preferred over Johnson in passing situations.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Johnson (toe) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Johnson missed the Bears' final three preseason games after appearing in the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 1. Even if Johnson is active for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Titans, he appears to be firmly behind D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert on the backfield depth chart. Johnson has minimal redraft fantasy value at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with toe injury Johnson (toe) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact A toe injury might explain why Johnson didn't play in any preseason contests after the Hall of Fame Game. It's unclear what his role will be when healthy, but the limited practice participation suggests he at least stands some chance to play this Sunday against the Titans. D'Andre Swift is expected to lead Chicago's backfield, with Khalil Herbert subbing in for some carries, which could leave Johnson as a passing-down specialist or just totally out of the picture.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting RB in HOF Game Johnson rushed six times for 24 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.

Impact With offseason addition D'Andre Swift sitting out the preseason opener, Johnson got the call as the Bears' starting running back and gained 17 yards on four carries during Chicago's opening possession. The second-year pro went on to record his final seven rushing yards on the Bears' third and fourth drives after ceding the second possession to Khalil Herbert, who Johnson is battling for the No. 2 running back job. Considering the team invested a fourth-round pick in him last year and Johnson also showed upside as both runner and receiver as a rookie, he could have the inside track, although the remainder of training camp and preseason will serve as the platform for each back to make a case.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

30 Most Important Bears of 2024: No. 28 Roschon Johnson Up next in our 30 Most Important Bears of 2024 series is Roschon Johnson, who will be competing with Khalil Herbert for the RB2 job.

JUNE 26, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Roschon Johnson odds to win 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Analyzing the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this year, Roschon Johnson does not make the list — but he is ra...

JUNE 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

2023 Chicago Bears Rookie Report Card: RB Roschon Johnson Breaking down running back Roschon Johnson's rookie season with the Chicago Bears and looking ahead to the 2024 offseason for the former fou...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Light usage in season finale Johnson rushed five times for 20 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact As a rookie, Johnson never had more than 10 rushes in a game. However, he was often used as a passing-down back, though he only had two games with more than four receptions. In 15 games played, Johnson rushed for 352 yards and two touchdowns to go with 209 receiving yards. During the offseason, the Bears will need to decide if the running back is ready to take on an expanded role, or if he'll remain as a passing-down specialist. Johnson has three years remaining on his rookie contract.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear No. 2 back in Week 18 Johnson is in line to serve as the Bears' unquestioned No. 2 back in Sunday's game against the Packers with D'Onta Foreman (coach's decision) declared inactive for the contest.

Impact Johnson will therefore have a chance to finish his rookie season with what should be a solid workload behind top back Khalil Herbert. The 2023 fourth-round pick enters the finale with 332 rushing yards and two touchdowns, figures he's complemented with a 34-209 line through the air on 40 targets. Johnson has logged between five and nine carries and three and six targets over the last three games, playing at least 30 snaps in each of those contests.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roschon Johnson's second rush TD of '23 extends Bears' lead vs. Falcons Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson rushes for a 2-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons, his second rushing touchdown of the 20...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

HIGHLGHT: Roschon Johnson finds end zone from 2 yards out Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson runs for a 2-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Modest output with Foreman out Johnson contributed 37 yards on nine carries and hauled in all three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 27-16 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact The Bears were without D'Onta Foreman in Week 16 due to a personal matter, but Khalil Herbert and not Johnson was the running back to benefit from the absence. Herbert paced the backfield with 21 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and a TD, which towered over Johnson's modest 12, 53 and zero, respectively. Perhaps Chicago's coaching staff prefers the rookie fourth-round pick to stay in a change-of-pace role, no matter who among the trio is available, but Johnson wasn't the primary beneficiary this time around. His outlook for the final two games of the campaign may not necessarily be tied to whether or not Foreman is able to suit up down the stretch.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roschon Johnson Stunned Bears Fans With Huge Block That Blew Up Two Vikings Defenders Roschon Johnson single-handedly made this play possible for the Bears.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Outpaces Herbert in Week 12 win Johnson rushed 10 times for 35 yards and brought in all five targets for 40 yards in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by...

Impact The rookie notably logged four more carries than Khalil Herbert despite entering the game No. 2 on the depth chart. Johnson also outpaced his teammate through the air, checking in third in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night for Chicago. Both Johnson's rush attempts and receiving yards were new career highs, and it will be interesting to see how the division of labor in the Bears' ground attack breaks down in Week 14 against the Lions following the Week 13 bye, considering D'Onta Foreman (ankle) is likely to be factored back into the mix for that contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Roschon Johnson takes Fields' short pass for 22-yard gain Bears running back Roschon Johnson takes a short pass from Justin Fields for a 22-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Justin Fields evades two possible sacks before chain-moving pass to Roschon Johnson Bears quarterback Justin Fields eludes the pressure and throws across his body to running back Roschon Johnson for a first down.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Running Game Hits Rare Rough Patch The yards proved tough to come by for D’Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson last week and now they face another problem.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears Running Game Hits Rare Rough Patch The yards proved tough to come by for D’Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson last week and now they face another problem.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Splits backfield work Sunday Johnson took six carries for 21 yards while catching three of four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Johnson was able to pass the league's concussion protocol in time to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. The 22-year-old wound up splitting touches with D'Onta Foreman, with neither player standing out in the box score. Both backs could struggle to develop consistent value due to fluctuating usage from an indecisive coaching staff trying to salvage a season that is clearly heading the wrong direction, and that's before the eventual return of Khalil Herbert (ankle) gets factored in. For now, assume another roughly even split between Johnson and Foreman against the Saints in Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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