- Jakob Johnson
- #45
- Team LV
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Back with Las Vegas
The Raiders signed Johnson off their practice squad Friday.
Analysis: The lead blocker appeared in the first eight games of the season for Las Vegas but was cut after coach Josh McDaniels was fired midway through the year. He eventually signed back with the Raiders' practice squad and has played 34 offensive snaps over the last two weeks, blocking for Zamir White.
Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
Johnson reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Johnson joined the active roster ahead of the team's 20-14 win over the Chiefs on Monday, failing to record any stats while playing 19 snaps on offense and 14 with the special-teams unit. The fullback will now wait for his next shot to be elevated for another game with Las Vegas.
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 7:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
The Raiders elevated Johnson to the active roster Sunday.
Analysis: This is the third time the Raiders have promoted Johnson from the practice squad since signing him Nov. 21. He's played 46 snaps over his last two games and has split his time between offense and special teams without recording a stat.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads back to practice squad
The Raiders reverted Johnson to the practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Johnson saw extended playing time in Thursday's blowout win over the Chargers as he played 25 snaps -- 15 on offense and 10 on special teams -- without recording a stat. It was his second time being called up since joining the Raiders' practice squad Nov. 21.
Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
Johnson reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Johnson saw playing time on both offense and special teams in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, and he managed to record a tackle while in punt coverage. The 28-year-old is still eligible to be elevated two more times this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to roster
Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday by the Raiders.
Analysis: Johnson last saw the field Week 8, and he has recorded only a single reception for 12 yards on the season. It is unlikely the fullback will be utilized as anything more than a special teams piece this week.
Published: Sat, Dec 9 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to Las Vegas
Johnson was signed to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Johnson is back with the Raiders after being waived by the team Friday. The fullback doesn't have a clear path to playing time, but he appears to be sticking around Las Vegas for the time being.
Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Las Vegas
The Raiders waived Johnson (concussion) on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Johnson practiced in full Wednesday, and the fact that Las Vegas waived him without an injury designation seems to indicate that he's fully cleared the league's concussion protocol. That means Johnson will be eligible to immediately contribute should a team claim him off waivers. Johnson was a starting fullback for the Raiders, but he doesn't have a clear fit in the team's new offensive scheme.
Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full Wednesday
Johnson (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: It bodes well for Johnson's chances to play in Week 11, but there may still be outstanding steps for him to clear league concussion protocol. Las Vegas will hold two more practices this week, giving Johnson two more chances to shed his injury designation before the weekend.
Published: Wed, Nov 15 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive in Week 10
Johnson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Johnson logged a limited practice session Friday but will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a concussion that he sustained during the Raiders' Week 8 loss to the Lions. While he'll remain out in Week 10, he could be in the mix to return for next Sunday's game against Miami.
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Could return Sunday
Johnson (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old fullback was able to log a limited practice session Friday after recording consecutive DNPs at practice Wednesday and Thursday. Johnson has appeared in eight games for the Raiders this season, recording 12 yards from scrimmage and primarily playing on special teams.
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing Week 9
Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Giants, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson, who exited the Raiders' Week 8 game with a concussion, was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. The fullback has received only one touch on offense this year while also playing on 39 percent of Las Vegas' special-teams snaps.
Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Monday
Johnson (concussion) won't return to Monday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: Johnson exited in the second half Monday to be evaluated for a concussion and will now miss the remainder of the game. The Raiders will be left without a fullback for the remainder of the contest and Johnson will focus on getting healthy and clearing the concussion protocol.
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Returning to Vegas
Johnson agreed Tuesday with the Raiders on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Johnson joined the Raiders in 2022 after spending his first three seasons with the Patriots, as he followed head coach Josh McDaniels to Las Vegas. He was a reliable option for the team when it used fullback sets, and he suited up for all 17 games. However, he was not very fantasy relevant, recording just 10 receiving yards on two receptions. The 28-year-old projects to see a similar role in 2023.
Published: Tue, Mar 14 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches first pass of game
Johnson caught his only target for no gain in Sunday's 22-16 overtime win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Johnson caught quarterback Derek Carr's first pass of the game, but the former was otherwise used primarily as a blocker while logging 22 offensive snaps. Through the Raiders' first 10 contests, Johnson has yet to record a single carry and he's totaled only three receptions for six yards.
Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Handling blocking role
Johnson played 20 of the Raiders' 70 snaps on offense (29 percent) but didn't log a target or carry in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: The 20 snaps were Johnson's most since Week 5, but as per usual, the Raiders didn't utilize him as anything more than a blocker. Johnson has just two receptions on the season and has yet to carry the ball in 46 career regular-season appearances.
Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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One reception in Raiders debut
Johnson caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Johnson earned just one touch in eight offensive snaps during his Raiders debut, though he also appeared on special teams. The fullback doesn't figure to gain much fantasy relevance with Josh Jacobs handling a bulk of the carries out of the backfield while Brandon Bolden (hamstring) and Ameer Abdullah split passing-down work.
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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Inks deal with Raiders
Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Raiders opted not to extend fullback Alec Ingold a contract last week, and Johnson is set to replace him for the Raiders. He primarily served as a blocker for the Patriots in 2021 and had four receptions for 43 yards in 17 games.
Published: Sat, Mar 19 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to become free agent
The Patriots will not be tendering Johnson, who will become a free agent when the new league year begins March 16, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Johnson is one of the best fullbacks in the league and is expected to have a market for his services. However, he isn't worthy of fantasy consideration, as he's totaled just 13 catches for 83 yards and one touchdown over three seasons with New England.
Published: Sun, Mar 13 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Given roster exemption
Johnson has received a roster exemption as part of the International Pathway Program, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson thus won't count against the offseason 90-man roster, making it substantially easier for him to stick with the Patriots and continue to develop. He's looking to suit up at fullback for a third straight season with the team.
Published: Mon, May 3 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs deal with Patriots
The Patriots signed Johnson to a one-year contract Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Johnson will stay in New England to continue his fullback role for his third consecutive season. The 26-year-old had an increased catching role in his 2020 campaign, securing eight receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown through 16 games. While the fullback has yet to log any carries, expect Johnson to assume his usual blocking role for the team in 2021.
Published: Thu, Mar 25 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Active for TNF
Johnson (knee) will suit up in Thursday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Johnson was limited during the week of practice with the knee issue, but as evidenced by this news, it wasn't serious enough to force him to miss time. Johnson will likely assume his usual blocking role for the contest, as he's hauled in just eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown this season while not logging any carries to date.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by knee injury
Johnson was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's injury report due to a knee issue.
Analysis: New England also listed Johnson as limited on the first injury report that was released Monday, one day after the Patriots dismantled the Chargers, 45-0. Johnson often serves strictly as a blocker for New England, but he even got into the act in the blowout win, catching his lone target for a one-yard gain. Johnson has played in 11 of the Patriots' 12 games to date, hauling in all eight of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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