James-Michael Johnson (born August 20, 1989) is an American former professional 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]
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 20, 1989 Vallejo, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| 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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Professional career
editCleveland Browns
editJohnson 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editJohnson was signed by the Detroit Lions on November 4, 2015.[11] On November 14, 2015, the Lions waived Johnson.[12]
Miami Dolphins
editJohnson 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.
{{cite web}}: 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 from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
- Official website
- Nevada Wolf Pack bio