D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 1/19/26 7:07 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was limited to five snaps on special teams during the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans during Sunday's AFC divisional-round game, and in the process he returned two kickoffs for 47 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson handled all the backfield touches against Houston, but Johnson would likely be elevated to the Patriots' active roster for this Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos if Terrell Jennings (concussion) is unable to play.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Sat 1/17/26 4:28 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson rejoined New England's practice squad earlier in the week after rushing for 25 yards on 13 carries across seven games with the team earlier in the season. The 29-year-old could serve as the team's No. 3 running back, as Terrell Jennings has been ruled out with a concussion.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Tue 1/13/26 5:02 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
New England signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was released by the Patriots on Monday after having played two snaps on special teams in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round. He now returns to the team as a depth option in advance of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 1/12/26 4:10 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson was waived by the Patriots on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson played two snaps on special teams in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round but has been released from New England's 53-man roster the next day. He had 14 carries for 25 yards in eight regular-season games, seven of which came with the Patriots after Johnson notched one appearance for the Cardinals.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Sat 12/13/25 5:30 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
New England signed Johnson to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was initially elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Friday, but he'll get a spot on the 53-man roster after running back Terrell Jennings (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Jennings will now be sidelined for at least the next four games, thus keeping him out for at least the remainder of the regular season. In his absence, Johnson will serve as the Patriots' No. 3 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Fri 12/12/25 3:08 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Terrell Jennings (concussion) set to miss the Week 15 divisional matchup against the Bills, Johnson's addition to the active roster provides New England with much-needed depth at running back. The 29-year-old has appeared in three games for the Patriots this season, rushing four times for seven yards. He's expected to play behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Fri 11/14/25 6:10 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
TreVeyon Henderson dominated the touches out of the backfield during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday. Terrell Jennings was active after working through a knee injury during the shortened week but didn't end up playing a snap, while Johnson logged eight snaps on offense and turned three carries into six yards. Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad by the Patriots three times this season, which is the max; however, the veteran running back could be signed to New England's active roster if Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to miss more time.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Thu 11/13/25 4:14 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Johnson from their practice squad ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Lazar, this is Johnson's final elevation, so after Week 11 the running back would need to be signed to the Patriots' 53-man roster in order to suit up for game action. On Thursday, he'll provide the team with backfield depth behind TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings (knee), assuming the latter is active. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is slated to miss his third straight contest.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 11/10/25 9:59 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson played six offensive snaps during Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers, one more than Terrell Jennings, the latter of whom left the game due to a knee injury. Johnson logged one carry for one yard in Week 10, and with Jennings, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and TreVeyon Henderson (knee) all listed as limited practice participants Monday, Johnson could be elevated to the Patriots' active roster for Thursday's AFC East tilt against the Jets.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Sat 11/8/25 5:13 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been elevated to the Patriots' active roster for a second consecutive week. He will serve as the RB3 behind TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings and will also serve as a returner on kickoffs in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site. Johnson played five snaps on special teams without showing up in the box score otherwise during the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons.