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Redskins release CB DJ Johnson

The Washington Redskins have released CB DJ Johnson.  Johnson signed with Washington's practice squad in mid-season and was eventually promoted to the 53 man roster.  He appeared in 7 regular season games and recorded 8 tackles.  Johnson ended the season on injured reserve with a knee injury.   Johnson's release won't shock too many Redskins fans as he bore...
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February 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Redskins QB Kirk Cousins Back; OG Kory Lichtensteiger, CB D.J. Johnson Sidelined

Starting left guard Kory Lichtensteiger and backup cornerback D.J. Johnson were observers as the Redskins began practice on Thursday. Lichtensteiger is nursing a sprained left ankle, and Johnson a sprained knee. But backup quarterback Kirk Cousins returned to action a day after he missed Wednesday’s practice with the flu. Linebacker London Fletcher (ankle) and safety DeJon...
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January 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Indianapolis signs 2 players to practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts have brought back defensive back D.J. Johnson and running back Alvester Alexander to their practice squad. Johnson came to the Colts in an offseason trade with Philadelphia. He spent all of training camp with Indy before being cut Saturday when the Colts claimed three players off waivers. Indy trimmed its roster to the NFL limit of 53 on Friday. Alexander...
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September 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Colts Trade for CB as Training Camp Approaches

Over the weekend, Ryan Grigson added to his list of players he's snagged from his previous contacts, this time trading with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire CB D.J. Johnson. In return, the Colts gave up a former fan favorite DT Ollie Ogbu.  Ogbu spent his time in Indianapolis on the practice squad, which is where Johnson spent his time last season in Philadelphia. Johnson...
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July 23, 2012  |  Discuss

Colts trade Ollie Ogbu to Eagles for DJ Johnson

The Colts have decided to trade 3rd string defensive end Ollie Ogbu to the Eagles for cornerback DJ Johnson. The Colts have made a move, but not a very big one. They got rid of Ollie Ogbu, who had a reasonable chance of making the roster. In return, they got Johnson, a cornerback who has played with 7 teams in the last 4 years. Not exactly promising. What Johnson does bring...
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July 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Eagles Acquire Colts DT Ollie Ogbu Via Trade For CB D.J. Johnson, Sign Two More

The Eagles announced Sunday that they have acquired DT Ollie Ogbu in a trade with the Colts. In exchange, the Eagles sent CB D.J. Johnson to Indianapolis. Philadelphia also signed free-agent WR Anthony "Tiger" Jones, an Arena Football League veteran, and undrafted free-agent CB Kee-ayre Griffin. Their roster now stands at 90 players. Source: Pro Football Weekly Attached...
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July 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Colts, Eagles swap practice squad players

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded cornerback D.J. Johnson to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday for defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu in a deal involving two undrafted free agents. Johnson, who five interceptions during his senior season at Jackson State, has played 10 NFL games over two seasons (2009-10) with the New York Giants, making three tackles. He was on the Eagles practice squad...
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July 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Brandyn Thompson back on Redskins’ roster

The Washington Redskins have cut cornerback D.J. Johnson and replaced him on the 53-man roster with rookie cornerback Brandyn Thompson, who has spent much of this season bouncing back and forth between the practice squad and the official roster, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Tuesday night. Read full article >>
Via Redskins Insider
November 30, 2011  |  Discuss
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