Jeron Johnson

Jeron Johnson

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Johnson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014
No. -- Free agent
Position: Free safety
Personal information
Date of birth: (1988-06-12) June 12, 1988
Place of birth: Compton, California
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Compton (CA) Dominguez
College: Boise State
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Tackles: 70
Quarterback sacks: 2.0
Pass deflections: 1
Interceptions: 0
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Jeron Johnson (born June 12, 1988) is an American football free safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Boise State.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the 2011 NFL lockout.[1] He made the 53-man active roster as a reserve safety behind Kam Chancellor.[2]

The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve on December 11, 2013, causing him to miss the last three games of the regular, as well as, the team's win in Super Bowl XLVIII.[3]

On March 7, 2014, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks on a one-year contract.[4]

Washington Redskins

On March 16, 2015, Johnson signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Washington Redskins.[5] By the end of training camp, he was beat out of the starting strong safety position by Duke Ihenacho.[6] In the Week 6 game against the New York Jets, he blocked a punt in the endzone, which was recovered by wide receiver Rashad Ross for a touchdown.[7][8]

The Redskins released Johnson on March 7, 2016.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 5, 2016, Johnson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.[10] On September 2, 2016, Johnson was released by the Chiefs.[11] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs.[12]

Career Stats

Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Forced Fumbles Fumble Return Yards Interceptions Interception Return Yards Return Yards per Interception Passes Defended
2011 SEA 8 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 SEA 16 12 7 5 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 SEA 7 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 SEA 15 19 12 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 WAS 14 27 17 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Total 60 70 44 26 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

[13]

References

  1. ↑ Jeron Johnson rookie free agent with the Seahawks
  2. ↑ Different paths to the same destination
  3. ↑ Jeron Johnson placed on injured reserve; Perrish Cox signed to 53-man active roster
  4. ↑ Jeron Johnson, Lemuel Jeanpierre signed to one-year extensions
  5. ↑ Hanzus, Dan. "Jeron Johnson signs two-year contract with Redskins". NFL.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Jones, Mike (June 10, 2015). "Johnson and Ihenacho lay the foundation for training-camp battle at strong safety". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ Walker, Andrew (October 18, 2015). "Redskins Fall To Jets, 34-20". Redskins.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Redskins-Jets Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. October 19, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  9. ↑ Jones, Mike (March 7, 2016). "Redskins cut safety Jeron Johnson to save another $1 million". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ Sessler, Marc (August 5, 2016). "Kansas City Chiefs sign safety Jeron Johnson". NFL.com. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  11. ↑ Jackson, Zac. "Report: Chiefs cutting Jeron Johnson". NBCSports.com.
  12. ↑ "Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit". Chiefs.com.
  13. ↑ "Jeron Johnson Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 6 February 2014.

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