Jaguars coach Pederson promised to add to the running back room in 2023, and on Wednesday, D’Ernest Johnson joined on a one-year deal.
D'Ernest Johnson Jr. is a US footballer playing for NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars from South Florida.
D'Ernest Johnson Jr. played high school football at Immokalee High School.
Undrafted in 2018, Johnson, 27 started his career with New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp but did not continue with the team
He joined Cleveland Browns in 2019 after playing for Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football league.
Johnson's 141 carries for Browns over 4 seasons earned him 738 yards (5.2 YPC) & 3 TDs.
Johnson also added 229 receiving yards on 31 receptions.
Johnson joins Jacksonville's backfield led by Etienne Jr., with 1,125 rushing yards in his rookie year.