Overview
- The team promoted Johnson on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Falcons after Stevenson was ruled out with a toe injury on the final report.
- Johnson joins rookie TreVeyon Henderson and recent 53-man promotee Terrell Jennings on the active running back depth chart.
- Signed to New England’s practice squad this week after departing Arizona’s practice squad, Johnson has 989 rushing yards on 215 carries and 465 receiving yards on 53 catches across 96 NFL games.
- The Patriots also added running backs Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker to the practice squad to bolster short-term depth.
- Coach Mike Vrabel described the practice squad as a mix of developmental players and veterans who can get ready quickly, reflecting the team’s approach to this week’s roster moves.