D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Fri 11/14/25 6:10 PM

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

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

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

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.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Mon 11/3/25 11:00 PM

Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson joined the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday and was elevated for Week 9 against the Falcons to provide backfield depth in the absence of Rhamondre Stevenson (toe). However, Johnson saw the field for only five snaps on special teams as TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings served as the clear one-two punch out of the Patriots' backfield. Johnson could be elevated for the Patriots' Week 10 clash against the Buccaneers this Sunday if Stevenson is not cleared to play.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Sat 11/1/25 8:40 PM

Johnson was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Falcons, Johnson gets the elevation. He will likely share backup work with Terrell Jennings behind TreVeyon Henderson, who is slated to be the Patriots' lead back.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Fri 10/31/25 1:47 PM

With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Johnson is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 9 action, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.
EDGE Analysis
For now, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings are the only healthy running backs on New England's active roster, but Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are all candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad Saturday. If Johnson ends up getting the call versus Atlanta, he'd be in line to share backup work with Jennings, with Henderson slated to be the Patriots' lead back this weekend.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Wed 10/29/25 2:08 PM

Johnson signed with the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The South Florida product was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, but he's already found a new home in New England. He made on appearance for Arizona this season, rushing once for no yards across 14 offensive snaps. With Antonio Gibson (knee), Lan Larison (foot) and Deneric Prince (Tulsa) all currently on injured reserve, Johnson could be elevated to the Patriots' active roster and play a depth role in the backfield.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Tue 10/28/25 7:29 PM

The Cardinals cut Johnson from the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had been elevated for Arizona's loss to the Packers in Week 7, a contest in which he logged one carry for zero yards while playing 14 snaps on offense. For Johnson to now be cut from the practice squad could be a sign that Emari Demercado (ankle) is on track to retake the field in time to face the Cowboys in Week 9.

D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Mon 10/20/25 9:00 PM

Johnson reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Sept. 29 and was elevated for the time in Week 7 against the Packers. He logged one carry for zero yards while playing 14 snaps on offense, which was third behind Bam Knight (34) and Michael Carter (28). With James Connor (foot) out for the year and Trey Benson (knee) on injured reserve, Johnson could be elevated for the Cardinals' Week 9 contest against the Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 3.