Duke Johnson Fantasy

Miami Dolphins running back Duke Johnson saw his first action with his new team in Week 11. The veteran back was asked to take over as the No. 2 option with Malcolm Brown (quad) sidelined and Salvon Ahmed a healthy scratch. Johnson rushed four times for 18 yards in the win over the New York Jets. Lead back Myles Gaskin carried the ball a season-high 23 times in this one. That being said, it doesn't sound like the Dolphins have plans of getting Johnson significantly involved going forward. He won't be a viable fantasy option heading into the Week 12 matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Nov. 21st • 6:08 PM

The Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent running back Duke Johnson to their practice squad, according to Adam Schefter. This move comes after Malcolm Brown (quadriceps) was placed on Injured Reserve, so Miami gets some more depth to an already thin backfield. Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed will likely see a timeshare moving forward, so Johnson probably won't have much of a role unless another injury were to occur. Gaskin has had his struggles early on in the season, but he looks like the running back to roster in the Miami backfield. Ahmed could be worth a roster spot with Brown out of the mix for a couple weeks, but Johnson does not possess any fantasy value at the moment.

Oct. 26th • 3:01 PM

With Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) expected to miss the next couple of weeks with a hamstring strain, the team worked out running back Duke Johnson on Friday, according to a source. Rookie Chuba Hubbard should see the majority of backfield work in McCaffrey's absence, with former Denver Broncos back Royce Freeman helping to spell the rookie. If Johnson were to sign, he'd be providing Carolina with a proven pass-catching running back, but he wouldn't be guaranteed to see much playing time over the next few weeks. The 28-year-old had 77 carries for 235 yards and a touchdown and 28 receptions for 249 yards and another score in 11 games (five starts) in 2020 with the Houston Texans.

Sep. 24th • 7:55 PM