D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Sun 10/13/24 2:31 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson rushed six times for 28 yards and brought in both targets for 16 yards in the Jaguars' 35-16 loss to the Bears on Sunday in London.
EDGE Analysis
With Travis Etienne exiting the game in the third quarter with a hamstring injury, Johnson and Tank Bigsby helmed the ground game for the bulk of the second half. Johnson finished with a team-high rushing yardage total despite logging one fewer carry than Bigsby, and the former was also the only one of the two to be targeted in the passing game. The Jaguars are back in action next Sunday in London against the Patriots, and given the uncertain nature of soft-tissue injuries, it's possible Johnson and Bigsby could be sharing backfield duties once more Week 7.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 10/7/24 1:51 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson rushed once for one yard and caught two of three targets for nine yards during Sunday's 37-34 win against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Jacksonville split playing time in the backfield fairly evenly, as Johnson played 13 offensive snaps compared to 23 for Tank Bigsby and 22 for Travis Etienne. Bigsby has taken hold of a larger role as the season has progressed, with he and Etienne now appearing to be in a timeshare. Johnson remains locked in as the No. 3 tailback and likely won't have a significant role if the other two can stay healthy.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Wed 10/2/24 12:15 AM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson rushed two times for zero yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson played 12 of the Jaguars 58 offensive snaps in the contest, behind both Travis Etienne (30) and Tank Bigsby (17). With such limited playing time and touches, the 28-year-old does not hold much fantasy value as the Jaguars third-string running back. Johnson and the Jaguars will square off against the Colts in Week 5.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Wed 9/25/24 4:58 AM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson rushed twice for 12 yards in Monday's 47-10 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson played 12 of the Jaguars 71 offensive snaps in the contest, behind Travis Etienne (49) and ahead of Tank Bigsby (9). Like the entire Jaguars offense, the veteran running back was unable to produce in his opportunities. Johnson should remain far off the fantasy radar moving forward, and it's unclear if he would be prioritized ahead of Bigsby if Etienne were to miss time at any point.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 9/16/24 5:01 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson carried five times for 26 yards during Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old didn't play a snap during the season opener, but he operated as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback during Sunday's contest. Tank Bigsby filled that role Week 1 but suffered a shoulder injury against Cleveland, though he was able to return to the contest. Johnson was the only Jacksonville tailback besides starter Travis Etienne to play any offensive snaps, and it's unclear how much of a role Bigsby's injury played in the backfield hierarchy. Johnson's playing time and production against the Browns should be the expectation if he retains the No. 2 job, so there's limited fantasy appeal while Etienne remains healthy.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 9/9/24 5:57 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson was active but didn't play any snaps during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old saw the field in all 17 games last season, but he was limited to bench duty in the 2024 season opener as No. 2 tailback Tank Bigsby played 32 percent of the offensive snaps. Johnson isn't likely see much playing time while Bigsby and starter Travis Etienne remain healthy.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 8/19/24 11:47 AM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson carried three times for 12 yards and caught his lone target for nine yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old re-signed with Jacksonville on a one-year deal in the spring and has eight carries for 43 yards and two receptions for 32 yards through two preseason games. Starter Travis Etienne sat out Saturday's contest, and Tank Bigsby instead started the game and appears to be the favorite for the backup job. Johnson totaled 41 carries for 108 yards and 10 receptions for 140 yards last season, and he's unlikely to be more involved in 2024, if he even makes the season-opening roster.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Tue 3/12/24 12:53 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson is re-signing with the Jaguars on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson operated as the team's No. 3 running back for the majority of last season, seeing limited opportunities behind Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby. It likely didn't help that the South Florida product averaged just 2.6 yards per carry on 41 attempts across his 17 appearances. He'll likely head into the Jaguars' offseason program working to hold onto his third-string role in 2024.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Tue 1/23/24 4:48 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson carried once for minus-one yard versus the Titans in Week 18. He played in all 17 games and had 41 rushes for 108 yards and 10 catches for 140 yards this season.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old opened and closed the campaign as Jacksonville's No. 3 tailback, though he did have a few weeks in the middle of the season where he worked in the No. 2 role ahead of rookie Tank Bigsby. Johnson will become a free agent during the offseason and will likely look for a new home as a backup tailback in 2024.
D'Ernest Johnson RB NE (14) Mon 1/1/24 6:31 PM
D'Ernest Johnson
RB NE (14)
Johnson had three carries for zero yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards during Sunday's 26-0 win against Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Jacksonville tailbacks received 29 carries in Sunday's blowout, with both Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby in double digits. Johnson played just 12 offensive snaps and may have dropped to No. 3 on the backfield depth chart.