Johnson (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Lions.
Johnson missed the regular-season opener due to a foot injury, which allowed rookie Kyle Monangai to operate as the backup behind D'Andre Swift. Johnson returned to practice during Week 2 prep and didn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday, so he should be full-go against Detroit. However, Swift handled 81 percent of the offensive snaps against Minnesota, so there may not be many opportunities to go around, especially if Monangai remains part of the mix.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Cleared for return
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Johnson (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Johnson was a full practice participant Friday for the first time since early August. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have, if any, in the Chicago offense for Week 1. D'Andre Swift handled an 81 percent snap share in Monday's loss to Minnesota but gained just 65 yards on his 20 touches.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Limited practice Thursday
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Johnson (foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
After having a cap on his reps at Wednesday's walkthrough, Johnson maintained that activity level one day later as he continues his recovery from a foot injury. Friday's practice report will reveal whether the Bears give him a chance to make his season debut Sunday at Detroit or otherwise rule him out for a second consecutive contest. Whenever he's healthy enough to suit up, he'll be in the mix for RB reps along with rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai behind starter D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Sitting out Week 1
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Johnson (foot) is listed as inactive for Monday's game at Chicago.
Johnson followed up Thursday's listing of DNP on the Bears' practice estimate with no drills Friday before returning as a limited participant at Saturday's session. A foot issue has been bothering him since at least Aug. 7, but the team gave him a chance to suit up in the season opener. With Johnson's lack of availability confirmed for Week 1 action, rookie seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai will be the only active RB behind No. 1 option D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Officially questionable for Monday
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Johnson (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Vikings.
Johnson missed Chicago's first two practices of the week due to a foot injury but upgraded to a limited session Saturday, which provides at least some optimism that he could be trending in the right direction for Week 1. Meanwhile, rookie Kyle Monangai has been cleared to play Monday night at home versus Minnesota, while starter D'Andre Swift has avoided the injury report entirely.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Not practicing yet
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Johnson (foot) didn't practice Friday.
Johnson also was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, putting his availability in doubt ahead of Monday's season opener against Minnesota. Fellow backup running back Kyle Monangai is listed as a limited participant this week, while starter D'Andre Swift isn't on the injury report at all. Things are trending toward a busy Monday night for Swift, albeit against a tough Vikings defense that held him to 109 yards on 32 carries (3.4 YPC) in two matchups last year.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Nursing foot issue
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Johnson (foot) is not participating in practice Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Johnson's status now looks uncertain for Sunday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, though there's not yet any reason to suspect his foot injury is anything more than minor. Per Mark Carman of CHGO Bears and WGN Radio, Johnson spent Tuesday's practice mostly working in as a short-yardage specialist around the goal line. He appears to be facing real competition from rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai for the No. 2 role behind D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Sparse usage in finale
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Johnson rushed twice for three yards and brought in all five targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Johnson was once again a clear second fiddle to lead back D'Andre Swift, who logged 20 carries. The second-year pro had a relatively uneventful season despite the trade of Khalil Herbert to the Bengals, with the exception of a solid red-zone role that helped him score six rushing touchdowns. Johnson tallied just 150 rushing yards on 55 carries alongside a 16-104 receiving line over 14 regular-season games, and he's likely to head into training camp next summer in a similar, clear No. 2 role.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: One rushing attempt in loss
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Johnson had a three-yard carry in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
After missing the last two games due to a concussion, Johnson touched the ball once as the backup to D'Andre Swift. Since Chicago's Week 8 bye, Johnson has posted 21 or fewer scrimmage yards in six of seven games. However, the veteran has found the end zone three times in the last seven games, making him a touchdown-or-bust option in the fantasy playoffs.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Getting concussion check
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Johnson is under evaluation for a head injury during Thursday's game at Detroit.
To add insult to injury in a first half in which the Bears went three and out on each of their first three possessions, their No. 2 RB may soon enter the concussion protocol. Johnson didn't have a touch prior to exiting in the second quarter.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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In the first game under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown in Week 11 against Green Bay, Johnson played a season-high 42 percent of the snaps, while D'Andre Swift played 57 percent, which was his lowest total since Week 3. I don't expect Johnson to replace Swift as Chicago's leading rusher, but Johnson had 10 carries for 33 yards and a touchdown against the Packers, along with one catch for 8 yards on one target. It's a situation to monitor moving forward, and Johnson is worth adding in all leagues for 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Slight usage in defeat
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Johnson lost four yards on one rush and caught a five-yard pass in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
In the three games since Chicago's bye week, Johnson has handled nine touches for 28 yards and a touchdown. Unless the running back's role increases, Johnson will be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Five touches in defeat
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Johnson rushed three times for 13 yards and caught three passes for eight yards in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
After averaging 10 touches between Weeks 3 and 5, Johnson's role has been scaled back. In the last three games, the running back has handled a total of 12 touches for 60 yards and one touchdown. Johnson is likely to function in a low-volume role as long as D'Andre Swift continues to play well.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson is worth rostering in all leagues as a handcuff to D'Andre Swift, and Johnson could be a lottery ticket if Swift were to miss any time due to injury. With a healthy Swift, Johnson isn't going to have much Fantasy value, although he does have four rushing touchdowns in his past four games. Johnson is worth carrying on your bench for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Finds end zone in defeat
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Johnson rushed two times for six yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
Johnson posted between 25 and 30 yards in Weeks 3 through 5. However, the veteran has rushed seven times for 14 yards over Chicago's last two games. With D'Andre Swift playing at a high level, Johnson may have limited touches going forward.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Scores twice in victory
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Johnson rushed 10 times for 25 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Johnson has been the clear change-of-pace runner behind D'Andre Swift since Week 3. During that time, the running back is averaging 10 touches, 34 yards and a touchdown. Although the yardage has been ordinary, the goal-line usage gives Johnson added fantasy value. If Swift happens to miss time at some point, Johnson would likely see a further expansion of his role in the offense.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Role could expand Week 4
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Johnson could be in store for an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Rams after accounting for 62 yards from scrimmage on 12 touches in the Bears' Week 3 loss to the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
While head coach Matt Eberflus hasn't said outright that Johnson has earned more opportunities, the second-year back made a compelling case to pick up extra snaps and touches on the heels of his Week 3 performance. He was a rare bright spot in a Chicago rushing attack that has struggled mightily on the whole through the first three games. Starter D'Andre Swift has been limited to just 1.8 yards per carry on 37 totes, while Khalil Herbert (eight carries for 16 yards) hasn't fared much better in a more limited sample. Johnson, meanwhile, was a healthy inactive Week 1 and was limited to a special-teams role Week 2 before he capitalized on his first offensive snaps of the season in Indianapolis. Heading into the Week 4 game, the Bears probably won't offer much clarity on how the backfield snaps will be distributed, but Johnson at least makes for an appealing speculative add in leagues where he's available on the waiver wire.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Stashes (RB Preview)
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I wouldn't feel comfortable starting any Bears running back at this point, but Johnson moved into must-roster status with his performance last week. He should be their primary passing downs back moving forward and he was their most effective rusher in Week 3. You just may have to wait a few more weeks before his role is big enough to count on.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Healthy scratch Sunday
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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.
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Bears' Roschon Johnson: Remains limited Thursday
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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.
