Arizona Cardinals reportedly release veteran RB Chris Johnson
The Arizona Cardinals have released veteran running back Chris Johnson on Friday, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) is hit by Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Arizona Cardinals released veteran running back Chris Johnson on Friday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cardinals released veteran RB Chris Johnson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2017
Johnson, 31, played for the Cardinals for the last two seasons, appearing in 15 games and rushing for just over 900 yards. The former All-Pro selection and three-time Pro Bowler once ran for more than 2,000 yards in 2009 with the Tennessee Titans, but finds himself as a free agent as NFL teams near the requirement to cut their rosters down to 53 players.
Johnson also previously spent time with the New York Jets in 2014.
As for the rest of the Cardinals running backs, Arizona boasts superstar David Johnson, along with Andre Ellington, Kerwynn Williams, Elijhaa Penny, James Summers and the injured T.J. Logan. Of course, that situation could change as cuts continue.
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Right, but Jarvis Jones was a bust many people thought was a big get. Not sure he ever practiced?
I remember all the kudos for this signing and Jarvis Jones, neither likely to be on the team. Keim could light an orphanage on fire and get the benefit of the doubt. Wish all that blind allegiance was there for the other teams in the Valley.
I think some of that kudos was more because CJ is a good guy rather than what he can bring to the team...At his age, injury history & losing a step or 2 this is not a surprise but was worth kicking the tires on.