Jeron Johnson

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Jeron Johnson
Jeron Johnson 2014.jpg
Johnson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-12) June 12, 1988 (age 35)
Compton, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Dominguez
(Compton, California)
College: Boise State
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:75
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1

Jeron Johnson (born June 12, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Boise State.

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the 2011 NFL lockout. [1] He made the 53-man active roster as a reserve safety behind Kam Chancellor. [2]

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. [3]

On March 7, 2014, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks on a one-year contract. [4]

Washington Redskins

On March 16, 2015, Johnson signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Washington Redskins. [5] By the end of training camp, he was beat out of the starting strong safety position by Duke Ihenacho. [6] 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. [7] [8]

The Redskins released Johnson on March 7, 2016. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 5, 2016, Johnson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. [10] On September 2, 2016, Johnson was released by the Chiefs. [11] [12]

Second stint with the Seattle Seahawks

On December 6, 2016, Johnson re-signed with the Seahawks after Earl Thomas was placed on injured reserve. [13] [14]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 6, 2017, Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [15] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2017. [16] He was released by the team on September 8, 2017.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 21, 2018, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [17] He was released on September 1, 2018. [18]

Career statistics

YearTeamGPGSCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVGLNGTDPD
2011 SEA 806420.0000000000
2012 SEA 16012752.0100000000
2013 SEA 706420.0000000000
2014 SEA 151191270.0010000001
2015 WAS 1412717100.0000000000
2016 SEA 405230.0000000000
Total6427044262.0110000001

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