D'Ernest Johnson RB FA Tue 2/10/26 8:30 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
Johnson reverted to New England's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson didn't see any playing time on offense during the Super Bowl but did return four kickoffs for 103 yards. The 29-year-old finished the 2025 campaign with 25 rushing yards on 13 attempts across seven regular-season games with the Patriots.
D'Ernest Johnson RB FA Sat 2/7/26 4:45 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been active through the Patriots' entire playoff run as Terrell Jennings (hamstring) remains on injured reserve. Johnson will act as a depth piece behind running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The 29-year-old had just two snaps on special teams (both kick returns) during the Patriots' 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game and could see a similar role for the Super Bowl on Sunday.
D'Ernest Johnson RB FA Mon 1/26/26 8:27 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson returned two kickoffs for 59 yards during the Patriots' 10-7 win over the Broncos during Sunday's AFC Championship Game, which ended up being his only snaps of the game. The Patriots will end the 2025 season against the Seahawks on Feb. 9 for Super Bowl LX, and while Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad for each of New England's three playoff games, he may not get that chance for the Super Bowl if Terrell Jennings (concussion) is activated from injured reserve.
D'Ernest Johnson RB FA Sat 1/24/26 5:32 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
With Terrell Jennings (concussion) staying on injured reserve, Johnson will once again be elevated to provide depth behind running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. The No. 3 running back did not have an offensive touch in last Sunday's win over the Texans, but returned two kickoffs for 47 yards.
D'Ernest Johnson RB FA Mon 1/19/26 7:07 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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 FA Sat 1/17/26 4:28 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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 FA Tue 1/13/26 5:02 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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 FA Mon 1/12/26 4:10 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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 FA Sat 12/13/25 5:30 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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 FA Fri 12/12/25 3:08 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB FA
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.