Overview
- Johnson finished his first NFL game with 59 rushing yards on 12 carries and three receptions at Arrowhead, though several positive plays were negated by penalties including a called-back short touchdown.
- Head coach Andy Reid singled out Johnson's toughness and patience, saying he 'ran hard and aggressive' and made yards after contact that the offensive line noticed.
- The performance gives Johnson an opening to earn more snaps, but the Chiefs will continue to evaluate him through the rest of training camp and the preseason as carries and roles are decided.
- Kansas City overhauled its backfield this offseason by signing Kenneth Walker III and Emari Demercado, hiring DeMarco Murray to coach the unit, and drafting Johnson in the fifth round with pick 161.
- A former Nebraska star and Big Ten running back of the year, Johnson's early play could help address last season's weak Chiefs rushing attack and shape his path from special teams to a complementary offensive role.