| Sun Aug 30 2015 | 08:29 | Johnson started in place of Tramaine Brock (hamstring) against B... | ||||
Johnson started in place of Tramaine Brock (hamstring) against the Broncos on Saturday, finishing with four tackles (three solo) and a pass defended in the preseason loss. | ||||||
Johnson is looking to establish a role in the 49ers' defensive backfield, and he did just that Saturday. He performed well against Peyton Manning and his first-unit offense, breaking up a pass to Demaryius Thomas that would have been a touchdown if it was corralled. Even when Brock (hamstring) returns, he expressed he preferred to play the nickelback position when three or more corners are on the field, which would open either the left or right corner position for Johnson in those situations. | ||||||
| Wed Dec 31 2014 | 18:08 | Johnson recorded six tackles (five solo) and defended one pass i... | ||||
Johnson recorded six tackles (five solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's season-finale against the Cardinals. | ||||||
Johnson had a solid rookie season, finishing with 34 tackles (26 solo) with one interception. He spent most of the season as a depth cornerback, but saw expanded usage in the final four weeks of the season, accruing 23 tackles (18 solo) over that span. With Chris Culliver and Perrish Cox both entering free agency this offseason, Johnson could potentially start at corner for the 49ers next season if the team opts not to re-sign either player. | ||||||
| Mon Dec 8 2014 | 11:05 | Johnson entered Sunday's game after Chris Culliver (knee) left g... | ||||
Johnson entered Sunday's game after Chris Culliver (knee) left the game. He finished seven tackles (five solo) in the loss to the Raiders. | ||||||
Culliver had to be carted off the field with an injury to the same knee he tore an ACL in two years ago, so his status for next week's matchup against Seattle is murky at best. If he were to miss the game, Johnson would step in and start at corner across from Perish Cox. | ||||||
| Tue Oct 14 2014 | 13:08 | Johnson entered Monday's game in place of injured Jimmie Ward (h... | ||||
Johnson entered Monday's game in place of the injured Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and recorded a pick-six to seal the win over the Rams. | ||||||
The rookie cornerback was called into action after Jimmie Ward was forced to leave the game with a hamstring injury. Johnson responded well by picking off Austin Davis late in the fourth quarter and taking it to the house. The fourth-round pick hasn't been used much this season, but he could see a see an increased role against the Broncos next week if both Tramaine Brock (toe) and Ward (hamstring) can't suit up. | ||||||