Roschon Johnson
#3 RB,
Bears
ACTUAL 2022
- FPTS
RANK: -
2023 SEASON
90 FPTS
RANK: 56
AGE
22 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'0'' / 219 lbs
COLLEGE
Texas
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 14 | 90 | 56th | 81 | 340 | 3 | 4.2 | 19 | 141 | 1 |
Healthy scratch Sunday
Published: 2024-09-08
Johnson (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Titans.
The Bears placed a cap on Johnson's practice reps Wednesday and Thursday due to a toe injury, but after Friday's full session, he didn't carry a designation into the weekend. No matter, he won't be available to the Bears offense Week 1, leaving Khalil Herbert and Travis Homer as the reserve running backs behind D'Andre Swift. Johnson will turn his focus to making his season debut next Sunday at Houston.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableCleared for Week 1
Published: 2024-09-06
Johnson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Johnson missed a lot of practices and preseason games in August but isn't in any doubt for Week 1 after upgrading to full practice participation Friday. His role is less clear, as D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert figure to take most/all of the carries, and Swift may also be preferred over Johnson in passing situations.
Remains limited Thursday
Published: 2024-09-05
Johnson (toe) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
Johnson missed the Bears' final three preseason games after appearing in the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 1. Even if Johnson is active for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Titans, he appears to be firmly behind D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert on the backfield depth chart. Johnson has minimal redraft fantasy value at the moment.
Limited with toe injury
Published: 2024-09-04
Johnson (toe) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
A toe injury might explain why Johnson didn't play in any preseason contests after the Hall of Fame Game. It's unclear what his role will be when healthy, but the limited practice participation suggests he at least stands some chance to play this Sunday against the Titans. D'Andre Swift is expected to lead Chicago's backfield, with Khalil Herbert subbing in for some carries, which could leave Johnson as a passing-down specialist or just totally out of the picture.
Starting RB in HOF Game
Published: 2024-08-01
Johnson rushed six times for 24 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Bears' 21-17 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.
With offseason addition D'Andre Swift sitting out the preseason opener, Johnson got the call as the Bears' starting running back and gained 17 yards on four carries during Chicago's opening possession. The second-year pro went on to record his final seven rushing yards on the Bears' third and fourth drives after ceding the second possession to Khalil Herbert, who Johnson is battling for the No. 2 running back job. Considering the team invested a fourth-round pick in him last year and Johnson also showed upside as both runner and receiver as a rookie, he could have the inside track, although the remainder of training camp and preseason will serve as the platform for each back to make a case.
Light usage in season finale
Published: 2024-01-07
Johnson rushed five times for 20 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
As a rookie, Johnson never had more than 10 rushes in a game. However, he was often used as a passing-down back, though he only had two games with more than four receptions. In 15 games played, Johnson rushed for 352 yards and two touchdowns to go with 209 receiving yards. During the offseason, the Bears will need to decide if the running back is ready to take on an expanded role, or if he'll remain as a passing-down specialist. Johnson has three years remaining on his rookie contract.
Clear No. 2 back in Week 18
Published: 2024-01-07
Johnson is in line to serve as the Bears' unquestioned No. 2 back in Sunday's game against the Packers with D'Onta Foreman (coach's decision) declared inactive for the contest.
Johnson will therefore have a chance to finish his rookie season with what should be a solid workload behind top back Khalil Herbert. The 2023 fourth-round pick enters the finale with 332 rushing yards and two touchdowns, figures he's complemented with a 34-209 line through the air on 40 targets. Johnson has logged between five and nine carries and three and six targets over the last three games, playing at least 30 snaps in each of those contests.
Makes end-zone visit Sunday
Published: 2023-12-31
Johnson tallied seven carries for 21 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all three targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 37-17 win versus the Falcons.
The Bears backfield again didn't have the services of D'Onta Foreman on Sunday, only this time he was a healthy scratch instead of out due to a personal issue like he was in Week 16. The absence allowed Khalil Herbert to pace Bears running backs with 20 touches for 129 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown, while Johnson got in the act, too, with a respective 10-59-1 line. This marked Johnson's third outing in a row with at least nine touches, a span in which he's had 31 touches for 172 total yards and one TD. At the moment, Herbert is the team's No. 1 RB, but Johnson appears to be his primary backup as long as Foreman isn't in pads on game day.
Modest output with Foreman out
Published: 2023-12-24
Johnson contributed 37 yards on nine carries and hauled in all three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 27-16 victory over the Cardinals.
The Bears were without D'Onta Foreman in Week 16 due to a personal matter, but Khalil Herbert and not Johnson was the running back to benefit from the absence. Herbert paced the backfield with 21 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and a TD, which towered over Johnson's modest 12, 53 and zero, respectively. Perhaps Chicago's coaching staff prefers the rookie fourth-round pick to stay in a change-of-pace role, no matter who among the trio is available, but Johnson wasn't the primary beneficiary this time around. His outlook for the final two games of the campaign may not necessarily be tied to whether or not Foreman is able to suit up down the stretch.