David Johnson (running back)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = David Johnson
| image = David johnson 2018.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Johnson with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018
| current_team =
| number = 31, 28
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|12|16|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 224
| high_school = Clinton {{nowrap|(Clinton, Iowa)}}
| college = Northern Iowa (2010–2014)
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 86
| pastteams = * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
| highlights = * First-team All-Pro (2016){{efn-la|Selected as the flex}}
| statleague = NFL
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 4,071
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 39
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 277
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 2,805
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 18
| statlabel7 = Return yards
| statvalue7 = 622
| statlabel8 = Return touchdowns
| statvalue8 = 1
| pfr = J/JohnDa08
}}
David Jerome Johnson Sr. (born December 16, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northern Iowa Panthers and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft. Johnson spent five seasons with the Cardinals, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2016. He also played for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints.
Early life
Johnson attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa, where he was a three-sport star in football, track, and basketball.{{Cite web |last=Doxsie |first=Don |date=July 9, 2016 |title=Arizona Cardinals star David Johnson returns home to Clinton as 'rock star' |url=http://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/arizona-cardinals-star-david-johnson-returns-home-to-clinton-as/article_f626b99a-338c-57b6-b021-58b55abd9dc2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618080003/https://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/arizona-cardinals-star-david-johnson-returns-home-to-clinton-as/article_f626b99a-338c-57b6-b021-58b55abd9dc2.html |archive-date=June 18, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=The Quad-City Times |language=en}} He played as a running back and defensive back for the River Kings high school football team. He set numerous school records including touchdowns in a season, career receptions, career receiving yards, career and single-season total offense and single game record for touchdowns. As a senior, Johnson led Clinton to an 11–1 record while accounting for a school-record 42 touchdowns and was selected 2009 Outstanding Offensive Player for Clinton. In four seasons, Johnson compiled 4,682 rushing yards (on 5.4 yards per carry) and 49 rushing touchdowns along with 1,734 receiving yards and another 14 receiving touchdowns. Johnson took up kick returning as a senior, averaging 36.5 yards per attempt and returning one for a touchdown. He was invited to play at the 2010 Shrine Bowl All-Star Game, where he showed excellent vision and speed.{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Mike |date=January 28, 2015 |title=NFL Draft: Interview with Northern Iowa RB David Johnson |url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/1/28/7920009/nfl-draft-2015-david-johnson-northern-iowa-running-back |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216113509/http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/1/28/7920009/nfl-draft-2015-david-johnson-northern-iowa-running-back |archive-date=February 16, 2015 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=SB Nation}} Academically, Johnson maintained over a 3.0 grade point average throughout high school.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson – 2011 Football |url=http://unipanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2566 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164354/http://unipanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2566 |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Northern Iowa Athletics |language=en}}
In track & field, Johnson was a two-time Drake and state qualifier. He earned second-place finishes in both the 4 × 200 and 4 × 400 relays at the 2009 Drake Relays, while also recording a personal-best time of 11.03 seconds in the 100-meter dash. At the 2009 Iowa State T&F Championships, he took ninth in the preliminary rounds of the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.34 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Iowa State T&F Championships 2009 – Class 4A Boys (Raw) |url=https://ia.milesplit.com/meets/55092-iowa-state-tandf-championships-2009/results/93727/raw |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004754/https://ia.milesplit.com/meets/55092-iowa-state-tandf-championships-2009/results/93727/raw |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=MileSplit Iowa |language=en}} Also a starter on the basketball team, Johnson was named second-team All-conference as a junior. He helped lead the River Kings to the state tournament during his senior season, where he averaged a team-best 15.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He was a first-team All-league selection in the Mississippi Athletic Conference and a third-team All-State pick by the Iowa Newspaper Association. He was also a second-team All-state selection by The Des Moines Register.
Johnson committed to the University of Northern Iowa to play college football.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Marc |date=August 25, 2014 |title=Johnson is the one who didn't get away |url=https://www.thegazette.com/article/johnson-is-the-one-who-didnt-get-away/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004753/https://www.thegazette.com/article/johnson-is-the-one-who-didnt-get-away/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Gazette |language=en-US}} The only other school to offer Johnson an athletic scholarship was Illinois State.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2014 |title=Is UNI's David Johnson one of College Football's Top 10 RBs? |url=http://herosports.com/collegefootball/unis-david-johnson-one-college-footballs-top-10-rbs |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020035923/http://herosports.com/collegefootball/unis-david-johnson-one-college-footballs-top-10-rbs |archive-date=October 20, 2016 |access-date=October 19, 2016 |website=herosports.com}}
College career
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Johnson attended Northern Iowa from 2010 to 2014.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson NCAA FB Stats – Season & Career Statistics |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/david-johnson-3-player-stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164344/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/david-johnson-3-player-stats |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}} After redshirting in 2010, he played in 13 games, with five starts, as a redshirt freshman for the Panthers in 2011. He had 179 rushes for 822 yards with nine rushing touchdowns and also had 33 receptions for 422 yards and three touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2012, Johnson started seven of 12 games. He finished the year with 1,021 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. As a junior, Johnson started 10 of 11 games and rushed for 1,286 yards on 222 carries.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Bryce |date=July 19, 2014 |title=David Johnson's determination puts the hammer down on UNI foes |url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2014/07/19/david-johnson-northern-iowa-panthers-football-bryce-miller/12893343/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004753/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2014/07/19/david-johnson-northern-iowa-panthers-football-bryce-miller/12893343/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=January 6, 2015 |website=Des Moines Register}}{{Cite web |last=Doxsie |first=Don |date=September 1, 2014 |title=Johnson looking more and more like NFL prospect |url=http://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/johnson-looking-more-and-more-like-nfl-prospect/article_021a111a-4494-58bf-8a4f-496f7730fefc.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111045935/http://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/johnson-looking-more-and-more-like-nfl-prospect/article_021a111a-4494-58bf-8a4f-496f7730fefc.html |archive-date=January 11, 2015 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=The Quad-City Times}} As a senior, Johnson rushed for 1,553 yards on 287 carries with 17 rushing touchdowns {{Cite web |title=Honors continue for Panthers' Johnson |url=https://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/honors-continue-for-panthers-johnson/article_2e1778a2-d6b2-5d99-95d3-6f72769240fe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123080642/https://qctimes.com/sports/college/uni-panthers/honors-continue-for-panthers-johnson/article_2e1778a2-d6b2-5d99-95d3-6f72769240fe.html |archive-date=November 23, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Quad-City Times |date=December 23, 2014 |language=en}} and returned 12 kickoffs for 438 yards (36.5 average) and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=2014 Football Cumulative Statistics |url=http://unipanthers.com/cumestats.aspx?path=football&year=2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221234948/http://unipanthers.com/cumestats.aspx?path=football&year=2014 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=University of Northern Iowa Athletics}} During his senior season, he set numerous school records, including career rushing yards, career rushing touchdowns, and career all-purpose yards.{{Cite web |last=Logue |first=Andrew |date=November 29, 2014 |title=David Johnson's monster night helps UNI advance |url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2014/11/29/northern-iowa-stephen-austin-fcs-playoffs-david-johnson/19691487/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004754/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2014/11/29/northern-iowa-stephen-austin-fcs-playoffs-david-johnson/19691487/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=Des Moines Register}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="3"| Receiving | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | TD |
| 2010 | Northern Iowa
| colspan="8"|File:Redshirt.svg Redshirt | |||||
| 2011 | Northern Iowa
| 13 || 179 || 822 || 4.6 || 9 || 33 || 422 || 3 | |||||
| 2012 | Northern Iowa
| 11 || 178 || 1,021 || 5.7 || 13 || 32 || 383 || 5 | |||||
| 2013 | Northern Iowa
| 11 || 222 || 1,286 || 5.8 || 10 || 38 || 393 || 4 | |||||
| 2014 | Northern Iowa
| 14 || 287 || 1,553 || 5.4 || 17 || 38 || 536 || 2 | |||||
| colspan="2"| Totals || 50 || 866 || 4,682 || 5.4 || 49 || 141 || 1,734 || 14 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Following a standout career at UNI, Johnson declared for the 2015 NFL draft and was projected to be a second or third round pick after a promising showing during the NFL combine and UNI's Pro Day.
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=David Johnson Stats, News and Video – RB |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/david-johnson?id=2552377 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223043012/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/david-johnson?id=2552377 |archive-date=December 23, 2015 |access-date=December 22, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}
}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
==2015==
The Arizona Cardinals selected Johnson in the third round (86th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft. He was the seventh running back to be selected that year.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022150939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |archive-date=October 22, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Arizona Cardinals originally planned to draft Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah in the second round (55th overall) and were speaking to Abdullah on the phone when they discovered the Detroit Lions had selected him with their second round pick (54th overall). After failing to draft Abdullah, they changed their draft plans and opted to select David Johnson.{{Cite web |last=Somers |first=Lent |date=September 8, 2017 |title=Cardinals' 2015 draft landed David Johnson, Markus Golden: From agony to ecstasy |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/09/07/arizona-cardinals-david-johnson-markus-golden-nfl-draft/643687001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004754/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/09/07/arizona-cardinals-david-johnson-markus-golden-nfl-draft/643687001/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2018 |website=AZ Central}} Johnson was the only player drafted from Northern Iowa in that year.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/david-johnson/32004a4f-4817-4477-4e5f-db6fb5a95abe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123163946/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/david-johnson/32004a4f-4817-4477-4e5f-db6fb5a95abe |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} He was the highest drafted player out of Northern Iowa since Jacksonville Jaguars selected offensive lineman Brad Meester with the 60th overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Andy |date=May 2, 2015 |title=David Johnson UNI's highest NFL draft pick in 15 years |url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/2015/05/02/david-johnson-arizona-cardinals-nfl-draft-northern-iowa/26756189/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004754/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/2015/05/02/david-johnson-arizona-cardinals-nfl-draft-northern-iowa/26756189/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=May 2, 2015 |website=Des Moines Register}} On May 18, 2015, Johnson was signed to a four-year, $2.9 million contract with a $639,373 signing bonus and $639,373 guaranteed.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals:David Johnson salary details |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/david-johnson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223014546/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/david-johnson/ |archive-date=December 23, 2015 |access-date=December 21, 2015 |website=Sportrac.com}}
Johnson opened the season as the fourth string running back behind veterans Andre Ellington, Chris Johnson, and Stepfan Taylor.{{Cite web |last=Root |first=Jess |date=September 8, 2015 |title=Arizona Cardinal's depth chart |url=http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2015/9/8/9275091/arizona-cardinals-depth-chart-earl-watford-to-start-at-rt-ifeanyi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909003035/http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2015/9/8/9275091/arizona-cardinals-depth-chart-earl-watford-to-start-at-rt-ifeanyi |archive-date=September 9, 2015 |access-date=September 8, 2015 |website=SB Nation}} On September 13, 2015, Johnson played in his first career game, against the New Orleans Saints, and finished the season opener with one reception for a 55-yard touchdown.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130crd.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, he received more playing time against the Chicago Bears after Ellington was injured the previous game. Johnson carried the ball five times for 42 yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown in a 48–23 victory over the Bears. In addition, he returned a kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown in the game.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears – September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219090239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200chi.htm |archive-date=February 19, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
December 6, 2015, marked Johnson's first career start after Chris Johnson suffered a fractured tibia in the previous game.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2015 |title=Cardinals' Chris Johnson is out for season |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-report-20151202-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202233102/http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-report-20151202-story.html |archive-date=December 2, 2015 |access-date=December 2, 2015 |website=Los Angeles Times |agency=Associated Press}} In his first start, he had 22 attempts, 99 rushing yards, two receptions, 21 receiving yards, and a touchdown reception in a 27–3 win over the St. Louis Rams.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – December 6th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190620/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060ram.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On December 20, 2015, Johnson had his third consecutive start and recorded a season-high 29 carries for 187 yards and three rushing touchdowns, while also recording four receptions for 42 yards in a 40–17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on NBC Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles – December 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118010433/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200phi.htm |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Cardinals made the playoffs and earned a first-round bye.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331193103/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/ |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2015 Arizona Cardinals Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063616/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/2015.htm |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers, he finished with 35 rushing yards and 43 receiving yards in the 26–20 overtime victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – January 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901063250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 24, 2016, Johnson rushed for 60 yards on 15 carries and a rushing touchdown as well as 68 receiving yards on nine receptions against the Carolina Panthers in the 49–15 loss in the NFC Championship.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the season having carried 125 times for 581 yards with eight touchdowns, and caught 36 passes for 457 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301165821/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016==
Johnson experienced a breakout season in 2016. He posted 15 straight games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage, matching the Lions' Barry Sanders (1997) for the longest single-season streak in NFL history.{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2017 |title=Milestone achievers in 2016: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Larry Fitzgerald |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/128235/milestone-achievers-in-2016-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-larry-fitzgerald |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103170533/http://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/128235/milestone-achievers-in-2016-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-larry-fitzgerald |archive-date=January 3, 2017 |access-date=January 3, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}} In the season opener against the New England Patriots, he had 89 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and 43 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals – September 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070132/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had 45 rushing yards to go along with three receptions for 98 yards.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – September 18th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615094710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180crd.htm |archive-date=June 15, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game, against the Buffalo Bills, he had 83 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with three receptions for 28 yards.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills – September 25th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031300/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250buf.htm |archive-date=February 19, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He recorded 124 scrimmage yards (83 rushing and 41 receiving) in the next game against the Los Angeles Rams.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – October 2nd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020crd.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Four days later, he had a season-high 157 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in victory over the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – October 6th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610060sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901063722/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610060sfo.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against the New York Jets, he had 111 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals – October 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610170crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120243/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610170crd.htm |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, a hard-fought 6–6 tie with the Seattle Seahawks, he had 33 carries for 113 yards to go along with eight receptions for 58 yards on NBC Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – October 23rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201145339/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230crd.htm |archive-date=February 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October after averaging 145.2 rushing and receiving yards through five games along with five touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Ortega |first=Mark |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Tom Brady, David Johnson are Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-david-johnson-are-players-of-the-month-0ap3000000733045 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925070055/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000733045/article/tom-brady-david-johnson-are-players-of-the-month?campaign=tw-nf-sf40942867-sf40942867 |archive-date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} On November 13, against the San Francisco 49ers, he had 55 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 46 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – November 13th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901064935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611130crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 20, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had 103 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 57 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301045826/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200min.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 58 rushing yards to go along with eight receptions for 103 yards and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons – November 27th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210072010/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270atl.htm |archive-date=December 10, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13 against the Washington Redskins, Johnson recorded nine receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown and ran for 91 yards on 18 carries for another touchdown, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck headlines NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000752902 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123080736/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000752902/article/andrew-luck-headlines-nfl-players-of-the-week%3Fcampaign%3DTwitter_atn |archive-date=November 23, 2019 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals – December 4th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612040crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301045822/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612040crd.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson finished the season having carried 293 times for 1,239 rushing yards with 16 rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301045830/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked seventh in the NFL for rushing yards, and ranked second in the NFL for rushing touchdowns. Johnson also finished the season having caught 80 passes for 879 yards and four touchdowns. He had the most receiving yards among running backs and ranked 38th among all NFL players in receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915021041/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/receiving.htm |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named First-team All-Pro and was also named to his first Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Three rookies, Matt Ryan among players named to All-Pro team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-all-pro-team-0ap3000000770458 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221191219/https://www.nfl.com/news/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-all-pro-team-0ap3000000770458 |archive-date=December 21, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Weinfuss |first=Josh |date=December 20, 2016 |title=David Johnson highlights trio of Cardinals to make Pro Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/125043/david-johnson-highlights-trio-of-cardinals-to-make-pro-bowl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035442/http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/125043/david-johnson-highlights-trio-of-cardinals-to-make-pro-bowl |archive-date=October 30, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was ranked 12th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On January 1, 2017, Johnson left the field on a cart in the first quarter of the Cardinals final regular season game of 2016 against the Rams with an injured left knee after getting tackled awkwardly. The injury looked very serious but ended up only being an MCL sprain and would not require surgery.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=January 2, 2017 |title=No Surgery Needed For David Johnson |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/No-Surgery-Needed-For-David-Johnson/4bfa9524-3140-4bd1-98af-12be1a784b41 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129174017/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/No-Surgery-Needed-For-David-Johnson/4bfa9524-3140-4bd1-98af-12be1a784b41 |archive-date=November 29, 2017 |access-date=January 3, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}
==2017==
On September 10, 2017, in the season opener against the Lions, Johnson injured his left wrist during a play in the third quarter, and left the game. The next day, it was revealed that Johnson's wrist was dislocated, which required surgery and 2–3 months to recover.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=September 11, 2017 |title=David Johnson suffered dislocated wrist vs. Lions |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/david-johnson-suffered-dislocated-wrist-vs-lions-0ap3000000843258 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912013357/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000843258/article/david-johnson-suffered-dislocated-wrist-vs-lions |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=September 11, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 12, 2017 |title=David Johnson to undergo wrist surgery, out 2–3 months |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-rb-david-johnson-to-undergo-wrist-surgery-0ap3000000843982 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912212803/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000843982/article/cardinals-rb-david-johnson-to-undergo-wrist-surgery |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=September 12, 2017 |publisher=NFL}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 12, 2017 |title=David Johnson To IR As Chris Johnson Returns |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/David-Johnson-To-IR-As-Chris-Johnson-Returns/f88211f1-baf5-4e45-9b53-3d4b016d4e51 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110233600/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/David-Johnson-To-IR-As-Chris-Johnson-Returns/f88211f1-baf5-4e45-9b53-3d4b016d4e51 |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=AZCardinals.com}}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 14, 2017 |title=Cardinals RB David Johnson has cast removed |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-rb-david-johnson-has-cast-removed-0ap3000000877349 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115015621/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000877349/article/cardinals-rb-david-johnson-has-cast-removed |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} On November 22, the Cardinals announced that Johnson would not return for the rest of 2017.{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=November 22, 2017 |title=Carson Palmer, David Johnson won't return this season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-palmer-david-johnson-won-t-return-this-season-0ap3000000881592 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301045058/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000881592/article/carson-palmer-david-johnson-wont-return-this-season |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}
==2018==
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On September 8, 2018, Johnson signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Cardinals with $30 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=September 8, 2018 |title=Cardinals sign David Johnson to three-year extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-sign-david-johnson-to-three-year-extension-0ap3000000959219 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030103525/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000959219/article/cardinals-sign-david-johnson-to-threeyear-extension |archive-date=October 30, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} In a Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, he recorded 112 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown.{{Cite news |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Cardinals' David Johnson: Grinds out 112 total yards |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cardinals-david-johnson-grinds-out-112-total-yards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018003027/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cardinals-david-johnson-grinds-out-112-total-yards/ |archive-date=October 18, 2018 |access-date=October 17, 2018 |work=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In a Week 5 victory over the 49ers, Johnson recorded his eighth career game with at least two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite news |last=McManaman |first=Bob |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Instant replay: Arizona Cardinals top San Francisco 49ers for first win of 2018 season |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/10/07/arizona-cardinals-san-francisco-49-ers-live-updates-nfl-week-5/1552710002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004754/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/10/07/arizona-cardinals-san-francisco-49-ers-live-updates-nfl-week-5/1552710002/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2018 |work=AZ Central |language=en}} In the next game against the Vikings, Johnson scored a touchdown for the fifth time in four games.{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Cardinals' David Johnson: Scores, fumbles in loss to Vikings |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cardinals-david-johnson-scores-fumbles-in-loss-to-vikings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205194912/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cardinals-david-johnson-scores-fumbles-in-loss-to-vikings/ |archive-date=December 5, 2018 |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In Week 11, against the Oakland Raiders, Johnson rushed for 137 yards and recorded one catch for 17 yards in a 23–21 loss.{{Cite web |last=Baum |first=Bob |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Carlson's last-second FG gives Raiders win in Arizona |url=https://apnews.com/230b04928f994df686127fbe91fe7aa6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205193731/https://apnews.com/230b04928f994df686127fbe91fe7aa6 |archive-date=December 5, 2018 |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=AP NEWS}} He finished the season with 940 rushing yards and seven touchdowns along with 50 receptions for 446 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305205535/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08.htm |archive-date=March 5, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2019==
In Week 1 against the Lions, Johnson had 137 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown in the 27–27 tie.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Murray, Cardinals settle for 27–27 tie vs. Lions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127999 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910085726/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127999 |archive-date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Overall, in the 2019 season, Johnson recorded 345 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 36 receptions for 370 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123082236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=November 23, 2019 |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Houston Texans=
==2020==
On March 20, 2020, the Cardinals traded Johnson along with a second-round pick and fourth-round pick in 2021 to the Houston Texans in exchange for star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round pick.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 16, 2020 |title=Stunner: Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/stunner-texans-trade-deandre-hopkins-to-cardinals-0ap3000001106405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318050703/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001106405/article/cardinals-trading-rb-david-johnson-to-texans |archive-date=March 18, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite news |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=March 20, 2020 |title=DeAndre Hopkins Deal Another Big Trade For Cardinals, Steve Keim |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/deandre-hopkins-david-johnson-deal-another-big-trade-for-cardinals-steve-keim |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321145032/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/deandre-hopkins-david-johnson-deal-another-big-trade-for-cardinals-steve-keim |archive-date=March 21, 2020 |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=AZCardinals.com}} Reception to the trade was highly critical of the Texans, as well as the head coach at the time, Bill O’Brien, with many sportswriters calling it one of the worst of all time from their perspective, while simultaneously praising the Cardinals for "robbing" the Texans.{{Cite web |last=Harmon |first=Matt |date=March 16, 2020 |title=Houston Texans deal DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona Cardinals: This is the worst trade of all time |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/the-houston-texans-trade-of-de-andre-hopkins-is-the-worst-trade-of-alltime-215411647.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526091945/https://sports.yahoo.com/the-houston-texans-trade-of-de-andre-hopkins-is-the-worst-trade-of-alltime-215411647.html |archive-date=May 26, 2020 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |website=Yahoo}}{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Andrew |date=March 16, 2020 |title=The Texans' trade of DeAndre Hopkins was so bad that it got declined in Madden |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/texans-cardinals-trade-madden-declined-deandre-hopkins-david-johnson-obrien |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426134831/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/03/texans-cardinals-trade-madden-declined-deandre-hopkins-david-johnson-obrien |archive-date=April 26, 2020 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |website=USA Today |publisher=For the Win}}{{Cite web |last=Barnwell |first=Bill |date=March 16, 2020 |title=DeAndre Hopkins trade grade: The Texans flunked, and the Cardinals got an elite receiver |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28911663/deandre-hopkins-trade-grade-texans-flunked-cardinals-got-elite-receiver |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527081235/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28911663/deandre-hopkins-trade-grade-texans-flunked-cardinals-got-elite-receiver |archive-date=May 27, 2020 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}
On September 10, 2020, Johnson made his Texans debut, scoring the first touchdown of the 2020 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs and recording 109 scrimmage yards (77 rushing and 32 receiving) in the 34–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – September 10th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009100kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818093608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009100kan.htm |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020, with a concussion.{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (11–14–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-14-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114191258/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-14-20 |archive-date=November 14, 2020 |access-date=November 14, 2020 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was activated on December 5, 2020.{{Cite news |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–5–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-5-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121055342/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-5-20 |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |access-date=January 14, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 11, 2020,{{Cite news |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–11–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-11-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203054620/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-11-20 |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=January 26, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}} and activated on December 16.{{Cite news |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12–16–20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-16-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124183241/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-16-20 |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=January 26, 2021 |work=HoustonTexans.com}} In Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts, Johnson recorded 27 rushing yards and 106 receiving yards during the 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – December 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219223929/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200clt.htm |archive-date=December 19, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Johnson rushed for 128 yards and a rushing touchdown and recorded a receiving touchdown during the 37–31 loss.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans – December 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012270htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111155403/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012270htx.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson finished the 2020 season with 147 carries for 691 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns and recorded 33 receptions for 314 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004755/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2021==
In the 2021 season, Johnson finished with 67 carries for 228 rushing yards and 32 catches for 225 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=David Johnson 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003015705/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/2021/ |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=New Orleans Saints=
On November 16, 2022, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |last=Salvador |first=Joseph |date=November 16, 2022 |title=Former All-Pro Running Back David Johnson Signing With Saints, per Report |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/11/16/running-back-david-johnson-signing-with-saints |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=SI.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 19.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-david-johnson-prince-emili-niko-lalos |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} He was signed to the active roster on December 12.{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2022 |title=Saints' David Johnson: Signed to active roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/saints-david-johnson-signed-to-active-roster/amp/ |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com}}
Johnson announced his retirement from professional football on May 19, 2024.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/davidjohnson31/p/C7KCtFZLmTE/?hl=en |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=www.instagram.com}}
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| Bold
| Career high |
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2|Year !! rowspan=2|Team !! colspan=2|Games !! colspan=5|Rushing !! colspan=5|Receiving ! colspan=2|Fumbles | |||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI
| 16 || 5 || 125 || 581 || 4.6 || 47T || 8 || 36 || 457 ||12.7|| 55T ||4|| 4 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2016 | ARI
|16||16||293||1,239|| 4.2 ||58T||16||80||879|| 11.0 ||58||4||5||3 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | ARI
| 1 || 1 || 11 || 23 || 2.1 || 6 || 0 || 6 || 67 || 11.2 || 24 || 0 || 2 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | ARI
| 16 || 16 || 258 || 940 || 3.6 || 53 || 7 || 50 || 446 || 8.9 || 40 || 3 || 3 || 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | ARI
| 13 || 9 || 94 || 345 || 3.7 || 18 || 2 || 36 || 370 || 10.3 || 31 || 4 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | HOU
| 12 || 12 || 147 || 691 || 4.7 || 48 || 6 || 33 || 314 || 9.5 || 32 || 2 || 2 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | HOU
| 13 || 4 || 67 || 228 || 3.4 || 15 || 0 || 32 || 225 || 7.0 || 16 || 1 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | NO
| 5 || 0 || 12 || 24 || 2.0 || 5 || 0 || 4 || 47 || 11.8 || 21 || 0 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08.htm Total]
! 92 || 63 || 1,007 || 4,071 || 4.0 || 58T || 39 || 277 || 2,803 || 10.1 || 58 || 18 || 19 || 11 |
= Postseason =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | Year
! rowspan="2" | Team ! colspan="2" | Games ! colspan="5" | Rushing ! colspan="5" | Receiving ! colspan="2" | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2015 | ARI
|| 2 || 2 || 30 || 95 || 3.2 || 23 || 1 || 15 || 111 || 7.4 || 16 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08/gamelog/post/ Total] | 2 | 2 | 30 | 95 | 3.2 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 111 | 7.4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Johnson is married to Meghan Johnson.{{Cite web |title=DAVID & MEGHAN'S WHY |url=https://www.davidjohnson31.org/mobile/mpage.aspx?PURL=why |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004757/https://www.davidjohnson31.org/index.aspx?FULL=true |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2020 |website=DavidJohnson31.org}} They have three children together.{{Cite web |last=Root |first=Jess |date=January 15, 2017 |title=David Johnson, wife welcome baby boy into world |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/01/14/david-johnson-wife-welcome-baby-boy-into-world/79144220007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311090918/http://cardswire.usatoday.com/2017/01/14/david-johnson-wife-welcome-baby-boy-into-world/amp/ |archive-date=March 11, 2017 |access-date=August 31, 2020 |website=Cards Wire|publisher=USA Today}}{{Cite web |last=Root |first=Jess |date=May 16, 2019 |title=LOOK: David Johnson announces birth of baby girl |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/05/15/look-david-johnson-announces-birth-of-baby-girl/79751041007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313200104/https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/15/look-david-johnson-announces-birth-of-baby-girl/amp/ |archive-date=March 13, 2021 |access-date=August 31, 2020 |website=Cards Wire|publisher=USA Today}}
Johnson is the founder and president of The Johnson Family’s Mission 31 Foundation. The organization seeks to “provide opportunities, support and resources to seriously-ill children and their families by offering daily support and life-changing experiences”.{{Cite web |title=ABOUT US |url=https://www.davidjohnson31.org/mobile/mpage.aspx?PURL=about |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005004757/https://www.davidjohnson31.org/index.aspx?FULL=true |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2020 |website=DavidJohnson31.org}}
Notes
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References
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External links
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- {{Footballstats |nfl=david-johnson|espn=2508176|yahoo=28474|pfr=J/JohnDa08}}
- [http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205206017 Northern Iowa Panthers bio]
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