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Ty Johnson and Jets RBs Hope to Play Role of Alpha Dogs at New England Young 3rd-Down Back's 'Undeniable' Message: 'If You Put Your Mind to Something ... You Can Go Get It'

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Seven touches, finds end zone Johnson recorded four rushes for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. He added two receptions for 22 yards.

Impact Johnson split carries as the Jets' second back with Tevin Coleman and behind Michael Carter. His day was hardly noteworthy as a rusher, with his biggest contribution being a one-yard touchdown plunge early in the third quarter. On the other hand, he was more effective as a receiver by logging two 11-yard catches out of the backfield. The Jets continue to shift their work in the backfield to Carter and Johnson and away from Coleman, a trend that is likely to continue after the team's bye in Week 7 against New England.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London

Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Johnson walks it in for 1-yard TD New York Jets running back Ty Johnson walks it in for 1-yard TD.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM

Highlight ' Ty Johnson Rushes for a 1-Yard Touchdown Watch the Jets running back get into the end zone on the first possession of the second half against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Just five touches in Week 4 Johnson rushed three times for one yard and caught both of his targets for another 12 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win over the Titans.

Impact Johnson's five touches trailed both Michael Carter (14) and Tevin Coleman (six) in the Jets' backfield. New York's offense came alive with a season-high 27 points in the team's first win of the season, but Johnson's limited role suggests he'll remain a fantasy afterthought barring a shakeup in the Jets' backfield pecking order. Johnson also saw usage as a kick returner, totaling 57 yards on three returns.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited work Johnson rushed the ball three times for 17 yards in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Broncos. He also recorded one reception on five targets for six yards.

Impact Michael Carter took over the backfield in the absence of Tevin Coleman (illness), though the team tried to heavily utilize Johnson as a pass catcher. Even with the limited workload, Johnson managed one of few highlights for the team when gained 13 yards on a carry just before halftime. If Coleman remains sidelined for the Jets' Week 4 matchup against Tennessee, Johnson could remain heavily involved in a pass-catching role.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets rookie RB Carter gives offense 'electric' element

Michael Carter stands out on the football field and it’s not just because of his elusive moves

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets confident Wilson's 'in a good place' after 4-INT game

Zach Wilson had a day to forget even if it will be difficult for Jets fans to do just that

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits 50-yard mark Johnson rushed 12 times for 50 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 25-6 loss to New England.

Impact Johnson worked in a timeshare with Michael Carter, who turned 11 carries and three targets into 88 scrimmage yards. Tevin Coleman got just five carries, so the Jets appear set to rely primarily on the tandem of Johnson and Carter in the backfield moving forward. Johnson has produced 76 scrimmage yards through two games and will face the Broncos on the road in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mac vs. Zach: Rookie QBs highlight latest Pats-Jets showdown

Mac Jones and Zach Wilson are providing some fresh-faced buzz to an old AFC East rivalry that has gotten rather stale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited involvement in Week 1 Johnson rushed four times for 15 yards and caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Johnson whiffed on a pass-blocking assignment early and also caused a delay of game penalty by taking the field late with the punt team, which is unlikely to earn him any favors in the three-man rotation with Tevin Coleman and Michael Carter. On the other hand, Johnson was also the primary running back when the Jets' offense finally started to find success in the second half, even though Johnson himself didn't play a major role in that success. All three Jets running backs got between five and nine touches and will likely continue to rotate in Week 2 against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football team

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roster lock after strong camp Rich Cimini of ESPN.com believes Johnson will open the season as one of the Jets' top two running backs alongside Tevin Coleman.

Impact Johnson has solidified a prominent role in the Jets' backfield with a strong camp. New York's expected to use a committee approach including Johnson and Coleman, as well as fourth-round picks from the past two drafts in Michael Carter and La'Mical Perine. Coleman's probably first in line for touches, but Johnson has shown effectiveness as both a rusher and a pass-catcher, making him an option in virtually all situations.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees big workload Friday Johnson carried the ball 13 times for 53 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 18 yards in Friday's preseason tie against the Eagles.

Impact With Tevin Coleman held out of the preseason finale and La'Mical Perine (foot) banged up, Johnson and rookie Michael Carter split snaps in the backfield with the first-team offense. It was Johnson who saw the bigger workload and made the bigger impact though, and he found the end zone on a three-yard run for the final play of the third quarter. The 23-year-old seems likely to begin the season in the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, but all four backs could wind up featuring prominently in what looks like a true backfield committee.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hail Morgan! Jets rally to tie Eagles 31-31 as time expires

James Morgan threw a 49-yard Hail Mary to Kenny Yeboah as time expired and Josh Adams ran in the 2-point conversion to lead the New York Jets to a 31-31 tie with the Philadelphia E...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this season

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest showing Saturday Johnson gained 22 yards on six carries in Saturday's preseason win over the Packers.

Impact The third-year player essentially served as the Jets' No. 2 RB, as he split the backfield in the first half with Tevin Coleman before turning things over to rookie Michael Carter and La'Mical Perine after the break. That would seem to give Johnson a secure spot on the 53-man roster, but he could have a hard time generating any fantasy value, as Coleman and Carter seem like better bets to earn a significant workload.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falling behind in RB competition Johnson is the No. 3 running back on the Jets' initial unofficial depth chart.

Impact Johnson is behind Tevin Coleman and La'Mical Perine but surprisingly ahead of rookie fourth-round pick Michael Carter. All indications out of camp suggest that Carter is impressing the coaching staff and likely will climb before long, so this is far from an ideal early placement for Johnson, who entered camp as part of an open competition for lead-back duties. There's still plenty of time for this order to get shaken up as the preseason unfolds.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson shaky, 'not great' in Jets' stadium scrimmage

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson threw two interceptions in the team's scrimmage at MetLife Stadium

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' backfield bunch gives offense playmaking possibilities

Robert Saleh looks at the New York Jets’ running backs and sees so many possibilities

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impresses at minicamp Johnson has impressed in minicamp and remains in the Jets' running back plans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson's still in the mix for the starting role, though Tevin Coleman is expected to open the season as the leading figure in a backfield that also features rookie fourth-round pick Michael Carter. For now, Johnson's at least a safe bet to make the roster, and a clearer picture of the running back pecking order should emerge once the team takes the field in the preseason.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In three-way battle Johnson is splitting first-team reps in OTAs with Tevin Coleman and Michael Carter, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coleman technically is the starter at this point in the offseason, but Johnson and Carter still have plenty of time to make their cases for the top spot on the depth chart. Carter projects as more of a change-of-pace type, leaving Coleman and Johnson to battle it out for the majority of early-down opportunities, including the all-important goal-line looks. This is a position battle that may not be decided until deep into the preseason, so it'll be important to monitor these players' performances as Week 1 approaches.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could open season as starter Johnson sits atop the Jets' running back depth chart put together by Tyler Calvaruso of USA Today.

Impact Johnson's burst should make him a strong fit for offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur's system, but he'll have plenty of competition in a crowded Jets backfield. Though Johnson's strong play down the stretch last season has made the starting job his to lose in Calvaruso's eyes, free-agent acquisition Tevin Coleman, rookie fourth-round draft pick Michael Carter and fellow young running backs La'Mical Perine and Josh Adams will all be vying for that spot as well.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign DE Curry, agree on deal with RB Coleman

The New York Jets added experience and depth on both sides of the ball with their latest moves in free agency

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS