Domonique Johnson (born November 7, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played

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at Jackson State University. Prior to transferring to Jackson State, he played at the University of Missouri. He has also been a member of the

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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins,

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, Philadelphia Eagles, and

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Professional career

2009 NFL Combine

Denver Broncos

Johnson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2009. The Broncos waived him, but he was signed to the team's practice squad on September 6.

New York Giants

The

signed Johnson off the Broncos'

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on November 11, 2009. He made his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Washington Redskins, where he recorded two tackles. He played a total of 3 games his rookie season, recording six combined tackles. He was re-signed by the Giants on April 16, 2010. He played seven games for the Giants before being released on November 20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 24, 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Johnson. He was promoted to the team's active roster on December 8. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2011 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2011 season.

Minnesota Vikings

Johnson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings'

on September 7, 2011.

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed him off of the Vikings' practice squad on November 8, 2011. He was released on November 29 by the Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles

Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 2. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, his practice squad contract expired and he became a free agent. He was re-signed to the active roster on January 2, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

On July 22, 2012, the Eagles traded Johnson to the

for

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. The Colts waived him on September 1, 2012, but signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was waived by the team on October 1.

Second Stint with Redskins

Johnson re-joined the Redskins on October 23, 2012 after the team signed him to the

. He was activated from Redskins' practice squad on November 6. He was placed on the

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list on January 4, 2013 after spraining a ligament in his left knee in the last regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys The Redskins released Johnson on February 4.

Detroit Lions

Johnson was signed to the

on February 6, 2013. On August 23, 2013, he was cut by the Lions.

Post-NFL Career

Current, Johnson is an assistant high school football coach for the Dickinson Gators, a neighboring district just to the north of where he grew up in La Marque, Texas.

References

External links

Edmonton Eskimos bio

Indianapolis Colts bioPhiladelphia Eagles bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, D. J. 1985 births Living people American football cornerbacks Denver Broncos players Edmonton Elks players Indianapolis Colts players Jackson State Tigers football players Minnesota Vikings players Missouri Tigers football players New York Giants players People from Texas City, Texas Sportspeople from Galveston County, Texas Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Texas Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Washington Redskins players