Dennis Johnson (born February 24, 1990) is a former
American football
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running back
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
for
Arkansas
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. He was signed by the
Houston Texans
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2013. He has also been a member of the
Cleveland Browns
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.
Professional career
Houston Texans
Johnson was signed by the Houston Texans on April 28, 2013. He was released by the Texans on August 30, 2013.
Cleveland Browns
Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns on September 2, 2013. He was released by the Browns on September 7 and re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 10, 2013.
Houston Texans
Johnson was claimed by the Houston Texans off the Browns' practice squad on October 27, 2013. The Texans released Johnson on August 11, 2014.
References
External links
Houston Texans bioCleveland Browns bioArkansas Razorbacks bio
1990 births
Living people
People from Texarkana, Arkansas
Players of American football from Arkansas
American football running backs
Arkansas Razorbacks football players
Houston Texans players
Cleveland Browns players
Brooklyn Bolts players
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