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Jeron Johnson

{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1988)}}

{{Use American English|date=May 2025}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jeron Johnson

| image = Jeron Johnson 2014.jpg

| caption = Johnson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014

| current_team =

| number = 32, 23, 20

| position = Safety

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|6|12|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Compton, California, U.S.

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 10

| weight_lbs = 212

| high_school = Dominguez (Compton)

| college = Boise State

| undraftedyear = 2011

| pastteams =

| pastcoaching =

| status =

| highlights =

| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 75

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 = 2.0

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 = 1

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 = 1

| statlabel5 = Pass deflections

| statvalue5 = 1

}}

Jeron Johnson (born June 12, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Professional career

=Seattle Seahawks=

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the 2011 NFL lockout.{{cite web|title=Jeron Johnson rookie free agent with the Seahawks|url=http://seahawknationblog.com/2011/08/jeron-johnson-rookie-free-agent-with-the-seahawks/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084402/http://seahawknationblog.com/2011/08/jeron-johnson-rookie-free-agent-with-the-seahawks/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 4, 2016|website=SeahawkNation.com|date=August 14, 2011}} He made the 53-man active roster as a reserve safety behind Kam Chancellor.{{cite web|title=Different paths to the same destination|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/09/05/different-paths-same-destination|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307082319/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/09/05/different-paths-same-destination|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2016|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 5, 2011}}

The Seahawks placed him on injured reserve on December 11, 2013, causing him to miss the last three games of the regular season and the team's playoff run and win in Super Bowl XLVIII.{{cite web|title=Jeron Johnson placed on injured reserve; Perrish Cox signed to 53-man active roster|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2013/12/11/jeron-johnson-placed-injured-reserve-perrish-cox-signed-53-man-active-roster|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202015242/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2013/12/11/jeron-johnson-placed-injured-reserve-perrish-cox-signed-53-man-active-roster|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 2, 2017|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 11, 2013}}

On March 7, 2014, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks on a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Jeron Johnson, Lemuel Jeanpierre signed to one-year extensions|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2014/03/07/jeron-johnson-lemuel-jeanpierre-signed-one-year-extensions|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225036/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2014/03/07/jeron-johnson-lemuel-jeanpierre-signed-one-year-extensions|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|website=Seahawks.com|date=March 7, 2014}}

=Washington Redskins=

On March 16, 2015, Johnson signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Washington Redskins.{{cite web|last1=Hanzus|first1=Dan|title=Jeron Johnson signs two-year contract with Redskins|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jeron-johnson-signs-two-year-contract-with-redskins-0ap3000000479243|work=NFL.com|access-date=March 16, 2015}} By the end of training camp, he was beat out of the starting strong safety position by Duke Ihenacho.{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/06/10/johnson-and-ihenacho-lay-the-foundation-for-training-camp-battle-at-strong-safety/|title=Johnson and Ihenacho lay the foundation for training-camp battle at strong safety|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015}}

In the Week 6 game against the New York Jets, he blocked a punt in the endzone, which was recovered by wide receiver Rashad Ross for a touchdown.{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-To-Jets-34-20/5c3135a5-5264-464a-904b-839cb4f4eb23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506015743/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-To-Jets-34-20/5c3135a5-5264-464a-904b-839cb4f4eb23|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 6, 2016|title=Redskins Fall To Jets, 34-20|date=October 18, 2015|first=Andrew|last=Walker|access-date=January 10, 2016}}{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jets-Monday-Stats-Pack/cd1271ee-0e2b-489e-92b8-b998a9737f90|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310081901/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jets-Monday-Stats-Pack/cd1271ee-0e2b-489e-92b8-b998a9737f90|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 10, 2017|title=Redskins-Jets Monday Stats Pack|date=October 19, 2015|access-date=January 10, 2016}}

The Redskins released Johnson on March 7, 2016.{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/03/07/redskins-cut-safety-jeron-johnson-to-save-another-1-million/|title=Redskins cut safety Jeron Johnson to save another $1 million|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=March 8, 2016}}

=Kansas City Chiefs=

On August 5, 2016, Johnson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite web|title=Kansas City Chiefs sign safety Jeron Johnson|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-safety-jeron-johnson-0ap3000000680755|work=NFL.com|first=Marc|last=Sessler|date=August 5, 2016|access-date=August 5, 2016}} On September 2, 2016, Johnson was released by the Chiefs.{{cite web|title=Report: Chiefs cutting Jeron Johnson|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/02/report-chiefs-cutting-jeron-johnson/|last=Jackson|first=Zac|website=NBCSports.com}}{{cite web|title=Chiefs Down to NFL Mandated Roster Limit|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 3, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126170245/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Down-to-NFL-Mandated-Roster-Limit/eaa26747-962f-4a0c-a143-502c64f318ed|archive-date=November 26, 2017}}

=Second stint with the Seattle Seahawks=

On December 6, 2016, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks after Earl Thomas was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729131923/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/12/06/seahawks-sign-jeron-johnson-marcel-reece-place-earl-thomas-injured-reserve|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2017|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 6, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks bring back safety Jeron Johnson after losing Earl Thomas for the year|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/seahawks-bring-back-safety-jeron-johnson-after-losing-earl-thomas-for-the-year-120616|website=Fox Sports|access-date=December 6, 2016}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

On August 6, 2017, Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{cite web|title=Jaguars Sign Safety Jeron Johnson|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-safety-jeron-johnson-19131600|website=Jaguars.com|date=August 6, 2017}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2017.{{cite web|title=Roster at 75: Notable names among transactions|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-at-75-Notable-names-among-transactions/2052c97a-5b4b-49f6-a846-b4bc1622c399|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904105807/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-at-75-Notable-names-among-transactions/2052c97a-5b4b-49f6-a846-b4bc1622c399|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2017|author=Oehser, John|website=Jaguars.com|date=September 1, 2017}} He was released by the team on September 8, 2017.

=Dallas Cowboys=

On August 21, 2018, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web | last=Walker | first=Patrik | title=Cowboys sign ex-Seahawks safety Jeron Johnson, team announced | website=247Sports | date=2018-08-21 | url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Jeron-Johnson-signs-with-Cowboys-120890349/ | access-date=2025-05-18}} He was released on September 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018}}

=Career statistics=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
YearTeam{{tooltip|GP|Games played}}{{tooltip|GS|Games started}}{{tooltip|COMB|Combined tackles}}{{tooltip|TOTAL|Total tackles}}{{tooltip|AST|Assisted tackles}}{{tooltip|SACK|Sacks}}{{tooltip|FF|Forced fumbles}}{{tooltip|FR|Fumble recoveries}}{{tooltip|FR YDS|Fumble return yards}}{{tooltip|INT|Interceptions}}{{tooltip|IR YDS|Interception return yards}}{{tooltip|AVG|Average interception return yards}}{{tooltip|LNG|Longest interception return}}{{tooltip|TD|Interceptions returned for touchdown}}{{tooltip|PD|Passes defensed}}
2011 || SEA

| 8 || 0 || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2012 || SEA

| 16 || 0 || 12 || 7 || 5 || 2.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2013 || SEA

| 7 || 0 || 6 || 4 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2014 || SEA

| 15 || 1 || 19 || 12 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1

2015 || WAS

| 14 || 1 || 27 || 17 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2016 || SEA

| 4 || 0 || 5 || 2 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

colspan="2" | Total || 64 || 2 || 70 || 44 || 26 || 2.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1
{{cite web|title=Jeron Johnson Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/14274/jeron-johnson|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=February 6, 2014}}

References

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External links

  • [http://www.seahawks.com/team/players/roster/jeron-johnson Seattle Seahawks bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924124031/http://www.seahawks.com/team/players/roster/jeron-johnson |date=September 24, 2015 }}
  • [http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Jeron-Johnson/c6918580-dbba-4e0d-82a1-b7e5c59e3943 Washington Redskins bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326030324/http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Jeron-Johnson/c6918580-dbba-4e0d-82a1-b7e5c59e3943 |date=March 26, 2015 }}

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Category:1988 births

Category:Living people

Category:American football safeties

Category:Boise State Broncos football players

Category:Seattle Seahawks players

Category:Manuel Dominguez High School alumni

Category:Washington Redskins players

Category:Kansas City Chiefs players

Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players

Category:Dallas Cowboys players

Category:High school football coaches in Washington (state)

Category:Boise State Broncos football coaches

Category:Players of American football from Compton, California

Category:21st-century American sportsmen