James-Michael Johnson
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | Vallejo, California, U.S. | August 20, 1989||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Fairfield (CA) Rodriguez | ||||||
College: | Nevada | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120 | ||||||
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James-Michael Johnson (born August 20, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Nevada.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Cleveland Browns
[edit]Johnson was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round, 120th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft.[2] On May 9, 2012, he signed a 4-year contract with the Browns. After being injured in the pre-season, Johnson returned to the Browns lineup in week 5 and made his first career start week 6. Johnson finished with a career high, 10 tackles, week 8 against the Chargers. Johnson's season finished with 36 tackles, and two stuffs in 10 games. On August 31, 2013 Johnson was waived.
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]On September 1, 2013, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.[3] In 2013, he recorded 17 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble while playing all 16 games.[4]
In Johnson's second season with the Chiefs he had his best season of his career. Johnson had 51 tackles and one forced fumble.[5]
On September 5, 2015, Johnson was released by the Chiefs.[6]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]On September 6, 2015, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[7] On September 15, he was waived after suffering an injury.[8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]On October 5, 2015, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Johnson to provide depth at linebacker.[9] The Jaguars released Johnson on October 28, 2015.[10]
Detroit Lions
[edit]Johnson was signed by the Detroit Lions on November 4, 2015.[11] On November 14, 2015, the Lions waived Johnson.[12]
Miami Dolphins
[edit]Johnson was signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 17, 2015.[13] On December 1, 2015, he was waived.[14] On December 22, he was re-signed by the Dolphins.[15] On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of final roster cuts.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Inside Man: Browns select Nevada linebacker James-Michael Johnson in fourth round of NFL draft[dead link]
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "James-Michael Johnson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ "James-Michael Johnson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ "James-Michael Johnson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ "Chiefs Roster down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (September 6, 2015). "Notable waiver claims: Bucs snag five players". NFL.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ "Buccaneers waive linebacker James-Michael Johnson – CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ "Jaguars sign James-Michael Johnson to provide linebacker depth". Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ "Jaguars sign LB Hayes Pullard off Browns practice squad". FOX Sports. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Lions Place DeAndre Levy On Injured Reserve, Sign James-Michael Johnson". CBS - Detroit. November 4, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "TWENTYMAN: Lions make several transactions". www.detroitlions.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ says, Dolphins sign former 4th-round pick James-Michael Johnson | faNFLorida. "Miami Dolphins sign former 4th-round pick James-Michael Johnson | The Daily Dolphin". Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dolphins claim DT off Patriots' practice squad; waive C.J. Mosley". Sun-Sentinel.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ Kelly, Omar (December 22, 2015). "Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Poupart, Alain (September 3, 2016). "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Official website
- Nevada Wolf Pack bio
- 1989 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- Nevada Wolf Pack football players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Detroit Lions players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Sportspeople from Fairfield, California
- Players of American football from Vallejo, California