http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/22190 Recent articles about Ed Johnson en-us More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP Browse more photos » Per Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com (with a tip of the hat to Kurupt), the Buffalo Bills on Monday worked out six defensive linemen, including former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson. Normally, routine Monday player workouts don't interest me.  Johnson is an interesting case, however.  Buffalo currently has the NFL's worst run ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bills_work_out_DT_Johnson_six_other_linemen/1408579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bills_work_out_DT_Johnson_six_other_linemen/1408579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bills_work_out_DT_Johnson_six_other_linemen/1408579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2be887d49b66d6b2555e574e314829f38f8f36f/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2007_8611.jpg Upon abruptly cutting starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson last week, Colts coach Jim Caldwell vaguely cited performance issues.He said nothing about weight."Probably, just over all, I'd probably like to like to just keep it rather general and say it was... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:15:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_modify_their_tune_on_Ed_Johnson/1405767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_modify_their_tune_on_Ed_Johnson/1405767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_modify_their_tune_on_Ed_Johnson/1405767 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg The Indianapolis Colts last Wednesday released DT Ed Johnson, a move that surprised not only Colts fans, but his teammates as well. On Monday night, Colts President Bill Polian addressed the move. Speaking on his weekly radio show on 97.1 Hank FM in Indianapolis, Polian spoke in detail on Johnson, saying that “sadly for him,” the third-year [...] Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:31:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_directly_related_to_weight_Indianapolis_Colts_President_Bill_Polian_says/1400689 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_directly_related_to_weight_Indianapolis_Colts_President_Bill_Polian_says/1400689 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_directly_related_to_weight_Indianapolis_Colts_President_Bill_Polian_says/1400689 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/589651c4d821beb9af03b57e31daa17da919a530/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_261b.jpg With no game this week to distract us, all we have to talk about is Ed Johnson.  What's interesting is how two of the primary sources for Colts information differ in their opinions of the move to release Big Ed. First note how Oehser handles his surprise: One thing that really wasn't discussed by Colts players or Caldwell were a couple of fairly obvious questions -- one being, 'If Johnson was playing poorly enough to be released why was he starting?' and the other being &q... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:11:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_difference_of_opinion/1375288 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_difference_of_opinion/1375288 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_difference_of_opinion/1375288 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg With the Colts saying only that defensive tackle Ed Johnson was cut Tuesday for performance reasons only, some folks are wondering whether there's more going on than merely perceived poor performance.One of those folks is Johnson.Per a league source, the... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:34:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Grievance_might_have_played_a_role_in_Ed_Johnson_termination/1373900 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Grievance_might_have_played_a_role_in_Ed_Johnson_termination/1373900 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Grievance_might_have_played_a_role_in_Ed_Johnson_termination/1373900 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/589651c4d821beb9af03b57e31daa17da919a530/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_261b.jpg They will move forward. And they will do so successfully. If there was a consensus among the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive players on Wednesday — the strangest day to date of an otherwise comparatively smooth, happy season — that was it. Wednesday wasn’t smooth around the Colts’ Westside Indianapolis complex. Far from it. It was difficult. It was shocking. It was confusing. And it [...] Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:29:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_makes_for_emotional_day_for_Indianapolis_Colts/1371607 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_makes_for_emotional_day_for_Indianapolis_Colts/1371607 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_DT_Ed_Johnson_makes_for_emotional_day_for_Indianapolis_Colts/1371607 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/589651c4d821beb9af03b57e31daa17da919a530/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_261b.jpg More photos » by Jeffrey M. Boan - AP 22 days ago: Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell walks the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Miami. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-23. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan) Browse more photos » As always, John Oehser gives us the goods. Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell on the r... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:38:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_was_Ed_Johnson_cut_Simple_because_he_stinks/1369633 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_was_Ed_Johnson_cut_Simple_because_he_stinks/1369633 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Why_was_Ed_Johnson_cut_Simple_because_he_stinks/1369633 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg The Indy Star reports that the Colts have again waived starting DT Ed Johnson The Indianapolis Colts waived starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson for unknown reasons Tuesday in a roster move that will deprive an improving defense of arguably its best run-stuffing lineman. The team declined comment, but Johnson’s name appeared on the league waiver [...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:38:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Again_Waive_Starting_DT_Ed_Johnson/1368802 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Again_Waive_Starting_DT_Ed_Johnson/1368802 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_Again_Waive_Starting_DT_Ed_Johnson/1368802 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/3640afd3335b44ca0f9c656446fac43c4f5f2aa0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89727824.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02B1FE7FBA717D63E7E9147D5380DDED191CA89E3359F7E16.jpg The release of Indianapolis Colts DT Ed Johnson had nothing to do with character, or with off-field issues, Head Coach Jim Caldwell said on Wednesday afternoon. It was, Caldwell said, performance-based. “I know some might wonder whether or not it was a character issue,” Caldwell said Wednesday afternoon during his final scheduled press conference before the team’s bye [...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:27:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_performance_based_Head_Coach_Jim_Caldwell_says/1368661 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_performance_based_Head_Coach_Jim_Caldwell_says/1368661 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_performance_based_Head_Coach_Jim_Caldwell_says/1368661 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/f/7f7d6ab9b9c67cbb8cfae3e70445a3858ed05ee5/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91550158.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A6F26A2D4EE43E71D1E0EAEF535183DEFAF043FA4567A5CE.jpg The Indianapolis Colts’ release Tuesday evening of DT Ed Johnson has onfield ramifications to spare — primarily because if there is a position the Colts can’t spare, it’s defensive tackle. But let’s wait a few paragraphs before discussing the onfield implications of Tuesday’s news. Because onfield wasn’t my first thought upon hearing the news. My first thought? “Come on, Ed.” Now, [...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:20:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_has_major_ramifications/1365173 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_has_major_ramifications/1365173 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Release_of_Indianapolis_Colts_DT_Ed_Johnson_has_major_ramifications/1365173 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg So imagine my surprise on a late Tuesday afternoon, about to take a shower and scurry off to a dinner date with a couple friends, and the phone rings. The Colts had reportedly released DT Ed Johnson, again. Hmmmmm. Most are well aware of Johnson's checkered past. He had trouble in college. He was cut last year after one game because of an arrest for marijuana possession while he was speeding around town. Anybody says they are surprised, well, perhaps we shouldn't be. But, honestly... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:25:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bye_week_as_in_good_bye_Ed_Johnson/1364320 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bye_week_as_in_good_bye_Ed_Johnson/1364320 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bye_week_as_in_good_bye_Ed_Johnson/1364320 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/f/7f7d6ab9b9c67cbb8cfae3e70445a3858ed05ee5/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91550158.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A6F26A2D4EE43E71D1E0EAEF535183DEFAF043FA4567A5CE.jpg The Indianapolis Colts have released DT Ed Johnson, the Indianapolis Star and other sources are reporting. Johnson, who was released by the team following a marijuana-related arrest early last season, re-signed this past offseason shortly after the 2009 NFL Draft. He served a one-game suspension and had started the last four games. The Star reported that the Colts had no comment on the move. IFR Analysis: This news, while perhaps not a complete shock, is sad well beyond the obvious f... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:56:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indianapolis_Star_Indianapolis_Colts_release_DT_Ed_Johnson/1363940 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indianapolis_Star_Indianapolis_Colts_release_DT_Ed_Johnson/1363940 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indianapolis_Star_Indianapolis_Colts_release_DT_Ed_Johnson/1363940 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP Once again, Ed Johnson is a former member of the Indianapolis Colts (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Browse more photos » I'm having a hard time coming up with something to describe this tidbit of news that does not involve a long series of curse words, most of which involving the word f*ck. So, I'll just let Paul Kuharsky do the talking for me: So much has gone right... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:34:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Welcome_to_Schmuckville_Population_Ed_Johnson/1363599 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Welcome_to_Schmuckville_Population_Ed_Johnson/1363599 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Welcome_to_Schmuckville_Population_Ed_Johnson/1363599 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/3640afd3335b44ca0f9c656446fac43c4f5f2aa0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89727824.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02B1FE7FBA717D63E7E9147D5380DDED191CA89E3359F7E16.jpg Friday on Examiner.com . . . The best player on the Indianapolis Colts' defense smiled this week when the topic of Ed Johnson arose, the reason for which was two-fold. One, Dwight Freeney -- the aforementioned best player -- very much likes Johnson, and the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end has been vocally supportive of the younger player since Johnson returned to the Colts shortly following last offseason's NFL Draft. The other reason? Well, it's entirely possible and even ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:23:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_means_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207169 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_means_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207169 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_means_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207169 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/3640afd3335b44ca0f9c656446fac43c4f5f2aa0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89727824.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02B1FE7FBA717D63E7E9147D5380DDED191CA89E3359F7E16.jpg Friday on Examiner.com . . . The best player on the Indianapolis Colts' defense smiled this week when the topic of Ed Johnson arose, the reason for which was two-fold. One, Dwight Freeney -- the aforementioned best player -- very much likes Johnson, and the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end has been vocally supportive of the younger player since Johnson returned to the Colts shortly following last offseason's NFL Draft. The other reason? Well, it's entirely possible and even ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:19:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_8217s_return_matters_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_8217s_return_matters_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Oehser_on_Examiner_Why_DT_Ed_Johnson_8217s_return_matters_so_much_to_the_Indianapolis_Colts/1207170 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/62abbc4d7e68e52f4b756b2b6ab66bfb05b554aa/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_980e.jpg