November 17, 1995, saw the birth of Danny Johnson. He plays cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League in American football (NFL).
He attended Southern University, where he played college football. In 2018, Washington signed him as an undrafted free agent.
He attended Southern University where he played college football and was the first player from that institution to be invited to the Senior Bowl in 20 years. Johnson took part in the NFL Combine in 2018.
Johnson was not taken in the 2018 NFL Draft, but the Washington Redskins quickly signed him to an undrafted free agent contract. In the Redskins’ regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, he played in his first NFL game.
In the 24-6 triumph, he returned a kick 24 yards. Injured Reserve status was given to him on December 19, 2018.
As he recovers from his injury, Johnson was put on the physically unable to perform list to begin the 2019 season. He becomes operational on December 10th, 2019. Prior to being put on injured reserve on December 24, 2019, he started two games.
On March 23, 2021, he re-signed with the group, however on August 31, 2021, he was released and the following day, he rejoined the practice squad. On October 5, 2021, Johnson was added to the active roster.
On March 23, 2022, Johnson re-signed with the team. On August 30, 2022, he was released, and the next day, he was added to the practice squad. On October 25, 2022, he was promoted back to the active roster.
How Good Is Danny Johnson?
Johnson played largely in the slot and saw more covering snaps in 2021 than he did in the previous three years combined. He has also worked as a returner. In 2022, the Commanders will use him once more as a depth player with special teams potential.
What Happened To Danny Johnson?
Johnson was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start the 2019 season while recovering from injury. When he recovered, he re-signed with the team on March 23, 2021, but was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. Johnson was signed to the active roster on October 5, 2021.