| Date | News |
| 5/06/24 | Ex-Browns Running Back Announced Retirement Over The Weekend. © Kareem Elgazzar Ex-Browns Running Back Announced Retirement Over The Weekend Duke Johnson called it a career after eight years in the NFL, including 4 with the Browns. Author: Spencer German May 06, 2024 In this story: Cleveland Browns Duke Johnson Houston Texans NFL Former Browns running back Duke Johnson announced his retirement over the weekend after an eight-year career in the NFL. The 30-year-old took to Instagram to announce his retirement in a lengthy post. In an excerpt from the announcement, Johnson thanks his former teammates and coaches. "Thanks to all my vets who were able to show me the ropes free of charge and all my little bros who trusted me to be that veteran that you can depend Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/ex-browns-runni... |
| 5/05/24 | Ex-Browns, Texans RB Johnson retires from NFL. Running back Duke Johnson announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight seasons in the NFL. Drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns in 2015 out of the University of Miami, where he became the school's all-time leading rusher, Johnson played for four teams in his eight seasons. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40090008/ex-br... |
| 2/09/23 | Joel Bitonio leaned on Joe Thomas as a young Browns player and strives to continue his legacy: 'He set a standard'. Browns fans remember Oct. 22, 2017. It was the Sunday when the winless Browns welcomed a Mike Mularkey-coached Titans team to FirstEnergy Stadium and lost a game, 12-9, that featured nothing but field goals. It was the day left tackle Joe Thomas was injured on a nondescript first-down run by Duke Johnson, the last play of his career. Browns left guard Joel Bitonio felt the same way as everyone else watching the events transpire. Source: https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2023/02/browns-gu... |
| 1/23/23 | How Bills' Sean McDermott Felt About Stefon Diggs' Tantrum. Bills running back Duke Johnson apparently was able to bring Diggs back for Sean McDermott’s postgame team address, but the star wide receiver was nowhere to be found when the locker room was opened to the media. Buffalo’s head coach weighed in on all of Diggs’ antics when he held his postgame press conference. He’s a competitive guy,” McDermott told reporters, per Syracuse.com’s Matt Parrino. Source: https://nesn.com/2023/01/how-sean-mcdermott-felt-a... |
| 1/22/23 | Stefon Diggs quickly left Highmark Stadium after Bills' loss to Bengals. Diggs "darted" out of the Bills' locker room shortly after the game before being coerced back by running back Duke Johnson. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/stefon_dig... |
| 8/30/22 | Bills to release O.J. Howard. Running back Duke Johnson isn’t the only notable veteran departing Buffalo on Tuesday. The Bills are also releasing tight end O.J. Howard, according to multiple reports. Howard signed a one-year deal with Buffalo in March that guaranteed him just over $3 million. But the guaranteed money involved apparently was not enough to keep him around. [more] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/bills-release-o-j-howard-... |
| 6/24/22 | Running back Duke Johnson brings mature approach to what may be uphill battle for roster spot with Bills. You look at it as competition, but we also look at it – the older guys – as being able to mentor James,” Johnson said last week in an interview with The Buffalo News, his first since signing in Buffalo. We get it. We know it's a numbers game. Source: https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/running-back-... |
| 6/05/22 | 90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: RB Duke Johnson. One could argue that Buffalo made out in the end given the totality of the additions they made, but it’s interesting to wonder what the team would have done had McKissic signed his contract. In today’s edition of “90 players in 90 days,” we discuss the veteran signed as a “Plan B” to McKissic. Name: Duke Johnson Number: 22 Position: RB Height/Weight: 5’9” 210 lbs Age: 28 (29 on 9/23/2022) Experience/Draft: 8; selected in the third round (No. Source: https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/6/5/23151484... |
| 3/31/22 | Contract details for Buffalo Bills RB Duke Johnson. After a rocky road, the 2022 version will be Duke Johnson. The former Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins rusher inked a one-year deal in Buffalo. Like those before him, the numbers are not anything eye-popping. Source: https://billswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/31/contract... |
| 3/22/22 | Bills adding RB Johnson, WR Crowder to offense. Veteran RB Duke Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Bills, who also have struck a deal with slot receiver Jamison Crowder. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33564772/buffa... |
| 3/22/22 | Bills adding RB Johnson, WR Crowder to offense. Veteran RB Duke Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Bills, who also have struck a deal with slot receiver Jamison Crowder. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33564772/buffa... |
| 3/21/22 | Bills get RB Johnson after missing on McKissic. Veteran RB Duke Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Bills, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33564772/buffa... |
| 3/16/22 | Baker Mayfield's Ex-Teammate Shades QB After Heartfelt Message To Cleveland. NFL running back Duke Johnson waited THREE YEARS to get revenge on Baker Mayfield ... and he finally got it by roasting the QB amid his uncertain future with the Browns. year-old Baker released a lengthy, heartfelt message to the Dawg Pound on Tuesday ... Source: https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/16/baker-mayfield-form... |
| 3/15/22 | Duke Johnson hilariously slams Baker Mayfield on Twitter after post to Browns fans. "You're either on this train or you're not." Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/duke-johnson-hilariously-... |
| 3/05/22 | Saturday Dolphins Mailbag: McDaniel's Miami Start, When to Draft an RB, OL or WR at 29 (or Neither), and More. Now, there is some merit to that idea, but your running backs have to be better than meddling and that’s unfortunately what the Dolphins have had. The most obvious evidence came when Duke Johnson got his chance last year and instantly starting producing where others before him had failed. That said, I’m actually not expecting the Dolphins to change their approach because the 49ers running game succeeded the past few years with a collection of running backs who either entered the NFL as undrafted... Source: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/partners/arti... |
| 2/20/22 | Dolphins free agent profile: Bringing back Duke Johnson may be a smart move. He could be an inexpensive option that could be Miami's lead back. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dolphins-free-agent-profi... |
| 1/20/22 | RB Duke Johnson should be a priority for the Dolphins. After digesting everything going on now that the season is over and we are searching for a new head coach I had one thought about the current roster. Keep Duke Johnson around. This guy produced a couple of big games once given the chance and he reminds me a little bit of Frank Gore. Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/2022/1/20/22893033/rb... |
| 1/06/22 | Who has the edge? Dolphins (8-8) vs. Patriots (10-6), to wrap up a season that fell short. That should be on Miami’s mind going into the finale against the Patriots, who are No. in run defense, allowing 119.3 yards per game on the ground. Duke Johnson has taken the lead in the Miami backfield in the final stretch of the season. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2022/01/06/who-has-the-... |
| 1/03/22 | Dolphins Week 17 Loss: The Five Biggest Plays. The Sack to End the Dolphins' First Drive The Dolphins had the chance to get the early momentum and had a promising drive going with a first down at their own 58, but then Duke Johnson slipped on a running play, a shovel pass to Jaylen Waddle was stopped for no gain, and on third down Tua Tagovailoa couldn't find anybody open while staying in the pocket until Denico Autry dropped him for a sack. In a game without a clear turning point, this was big early. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphin... |
| 12/28/21 | Dolphins 2021 Week 16 Report Card. Running backs This game figured to be a lot more difficult for the running backs than the game against the Jets because the Saints are so much better against the run. The rushing averages against the Saints were ugly, and the one run of note was a 10-yard pick-up by Duke Johnson when he bowled over a defender. Myles Gaskin had one catch for 6 yards on three targets. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphin... |