JUNE 27 • COLTS.COM
ERIC JOHNSON II #96 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
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Colts A to Z: Eric Johnson II View photos of defensive tackle Eric Johnson II as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.
Week 9 Locker Talk Colts at Panthers postgame: Jonathan Taylor and Eric Johnson II Running back Jonathan Taylor and defensive tackle Eric Johnson II speak with the media following the Colts' 27-13 victory versus the Carolin...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • COLTS.COM
Manages full practice Wednesday Johnson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact After sitting out of Sunday's loss versus New Orleans, Johnson is trending toward suiting up in Week 9. Once he's healthy enough to play again, he figures to step back into a rotational role on Indianapolis' defensive line.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages full practice Wednesday Johnson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact After sitting out of Sunday's loss versus New Orleans, Johnson is trending toward suiting up in Week 9. Once he's healthy enough to play again, he figures to step back into a rotational role on Indianapolis' defensive line.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No go for Week 8 Johnson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
Impact Johnson was able to work up to being a full participant at practice this week, but the ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 against Cleveland will now sideline him for at least one contest. In his absence, Adetomiwa Adebawore will be among those who see an increase in workload on the defensive line.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Impact Johnson was seen wearing a walking boot and using crutches after the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Browns, but he seems to be trending in the right direction to play this Sunday. The 25-year-old defensive lineman out of Missouri State was able to participate in full during Friday's practice after recording consecutive DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday. If Johnson is unable to go this Sunday, Adetomiwa Adebawore is expected to see an increased workload as a rotational lineman on the Colts' defense.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injures ankle Johnson was seen wearing a walking boot and using crutches following Sunday's game against the Browns, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Johnson saw his most action of the season before suffering the injury. He logged 31 plays (43 percent) to go along with seven (23 percent) on special teams. It remains to be seen what his recovery timeline looks like or if he will be forced to miss any games. Adetomiwa Adebawore would be in line for increased snaps as a depth option on the Colts' interior defensive line if Johnson is indeed sidelined.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former NFL DB Eric Johnson Charged With Human Trafficking He was arrested for several alleged crimes in relation to a gang investigation.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Eric Johnson, Former NFL Player, Arrested, Accused Of Human Trafficking Eric Johnson, who spent time with the Raiders, Falcons and Cardinals, was arrested. He's accused of human trafficking and other charges.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM
Active at training camp Johnson was removed from the active/non-football injury list and returned to the active roster Thursday.
Impact After tweaking his back while training this summer, Johnson opened training camp on the NFI list, but he will now return to practice Thursday. The rookie is expected to operate as a top reserve option at defensive tackle this season behind the likes of DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Remove DT Eric Johnson II From Active/Non-Football Injury List The Indianapolis Colts today removed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
JULY 28, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Tweaks back Johnson tweaked his back training on his own this summer, but he isn't expected to miss too much of training camp, 107.5 ESPN Indianapolis reports.
Impact Johnson was placed on the active/non-football injury list to begin training camp. Johnson was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the start of his pro career will be delayed as a result.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on non-football injury list The Colts placed Johnson (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Johnson was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the start of his pro career will be delayed. The extent of his injury remains unclear, but he'll likely need to return to training camp practices soon if he hopes to make the initial roster.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
