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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:07:59 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson has agreed to restructure his contract, which created some salary cap space for the team. His 2013 salary cap number has gone from $4.35 million to $3.85 million.
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:08:29 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson is owed a $500,000 roster bonus on the fifth day of the league year and figure to pay it, if for no other reason than to preserve continuity. But Johnson's scheduled salary cap number of $4.35 million in the last non-voidable year of his contract is a lot to pay for average performance at the guard position.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:10:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (ankle), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (shin), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), S Robert Blanton (neck) and P Chris Kluwe (groin, knee) are listed as probable for Week 15. Jefferson was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other players fully participated in practice.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:18:38 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:33:21 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (arm), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:11:24 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) stayed in the game after injuring his left ankle in Week 14. "I was just going to go get (it taped) up really quick," Johnson said. "I just twisted it a little bit. I don't think anybody saw it." He doesn't expect his ankle to give him problems moving forward.
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:45:27 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DT Letroy Guion (foot) and OT Charlie Johnson (toe) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and are questionable for Week 12.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:13:38 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 22.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:24:06 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:36:13 -0700
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (knee), OG Charlie Johnson (back), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and SS Andrew Sendejo (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12, and are listed as probable for Week 6.
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:08:01 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), S Andrew Sendejo (ankle), WR Jerome Simpson (back, foot) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:08:21 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and SS Andrew Sendejo (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:26:22 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps), DE Jared Allen (groin) and OT Charlie Johnson (back) all fully participated in practice and are probable for the team's Week 5 game.
Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:01:32 -0700
Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins (rib), OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were all limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:18:31 -0700
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Erin Henderson (concussion), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:23:04 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Matt Kalil (hand, thumb) left practice Monday, Aug. 13, to get attention from trainers. OG Charlie Johnson is taking snaps in Kalil's place.
Sat, 26 May 2012 07:40:04 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson said playing the guard position is easier than tackle. Johnson is moving to left guard after the selection of OT Matt Kalil in the NFL Draft. "A lot of times in pass protection as a guard, you can try to funnel a guy back inside toward the center because the center might be uncovered," Johnson said. "He may be free and looking to help where help is needed. That's the biggest change. You can get more help instead of being out on an island."
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:20:49 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson said he is fine with the addition of OT Matt Kalil even though he will be taking Johnson's left tackle position. Johnson said he believes he is one of the five best offensive linemen on the team and will find a starting spot.
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:25:03 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to move OT Charlie Johnson from tackle to left guard following the addition of Southern California OT Matt Kalil with the No. 4 pick overall in the NFL Draft.
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:11:26 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson is expected to move inside to one of the team's guard spots in 2012, as the team is expected to select Southern California OT Matt Kalil with the No. 3 pick overall in the NFL Draft to play left tackle.
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:27:15 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier indicated OT Charlie Johnson could be moved to offensive guard if the team acquires a left tackle during the offseason.
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:08:40 -0800
There is a chance the Minnesota Vikings move OT Charlie Johnson to guard next season. There are some within the organization that feel he is best suited for that position. "Obviously the team is going to do what they feel is best for the team. My opinion, I'm not going to sit here and say another guy is needed or anything," Johnson said Monday, Jan. 2. "I feel like the group that we have now can get the job done."
Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:05:54 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings might move OT Charlie Johnson from left tackle to left guard, while having C Joe Berger and OL Brandon Fusco compete for the starting right guard spot. The team might fill their glaring hole at left tackle through the NFL Draft, perhaps with Southern California OT Matt Kalil.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:43:57 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB Erin Henderson (hamstring), QB Christian Ponder (knee), DL Christian Ballard (hamstring), OT Charlie Johnson (Achilles') and S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 25, and are listed as probable for Week 12.
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:15:29 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DL Christian Ballard (hamstring), OT Charlie Johnson (Achilles') and SS Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) were able to practice in full Thursday, Nov. 24.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:42:15 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DL Christian Ballard (hamstring), OT Charlie Johnson (Achilles') and S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:21:42 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (finger) appeared to injure his finger in the second quarter of the Week 10 game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Nov. 14, but he was able to return and finished the game.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:10:38 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (knee) and OT Charlie Johnson (triceps) were sore after the Week 6 game. "Charlie's been a little banged up and so is Hutch a little bit," head coach Leslie Frazier said. "So we'll have to juggle some parts and get guys ready to play and they understand it's next man up."
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:55:35 -0700
Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (concussion), OG Steve Hutchinson (knee) and OT Charlie Johnson (triceps) are dealing with injuries heading into Week 7.
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:01:19 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), S Tyrell Johnson (hip), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and C John Sullivan (ankle) are listed as probable for Week 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:09:33 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and C John Sullivan (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 6.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:47:13 -0700
Updating a previous report, there is no tear in the triceps muscle of Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (triceps). He should be OK.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:11:08 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:35:18 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (triceps) suffered a triceps injury in Week 4 but should be able to play in Week 5.
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:41:30 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he and the team are comfortable with OT Charlie Johnson as their starting left tackle. Johnson struggled at time at the start of training camp but has improved in each preseason game.
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:15:04 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (hip) has been bothered by a hip injury but is expected to play in the first preseason game.
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:47:52 -0700
Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson is expected to be the starting left tackle this season.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:09:08 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent OT Charlie Johnson (Colts). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:22:11 -0700
The Indianapolis Colts want to re-sign free-agent OT Charlie Johnson.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:12:07 -0700
The Indianapolis Colts have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: RB Joseph Addai, S Melvin Bullitt, DE Keyunta Dawson, S Aaron Francisco, LB Tyjuan Hagler, S Ken Hamlin, DT Antonio Johnson, OT Charlie Johnson, DT Daniel Muir, RB Dominic Rhodes, LB Clint Session and PK Adam Vinatieri.
Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:36:30 -0700
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent OT Charlie Johnson said he would like to re-sign with the team once the lockout is over. The team may be willing to bring Johnson back because he is able to play offensive tackle and offensive guard.
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:22:23 -0800
The Indianapolis Colts have assigned tender offers to impending free-agent OT Charlie Johnson and SS Melvin Bullitt, their agents told CBSSports.com. The level of the tenders was not disclosed.
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:18:38 -0800
The Indianapolis Colts may not look to re-sign impending free-agent OT Charlie Johnson this offseason, reports FOXSports.com's Adam Caplan.
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:49:32 -0800
Indianapolis Colts RB Mike Hart (ankle), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DT Eric Foster (biceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 31, according to Phillip B. Wilson, of The Indianapolis Star. They are listed as questionable for Week 17 but are expected to play.
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:04:35 -0800
Indianapolis Colts DL Eric Foster (biceps), DL Dwight Freeney (rest), RB Mike Hart (ankle), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and LB Clint Session (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 30.
Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:29:49 -0800
Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (groin), DE Dwight Freeney (rest), DT Daniel Muir (chest), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck) and SS Al Afalava (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:39:49 -0800
Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DL Daniel Muir (chest) were unable to practice Friday, Dec. 24, and each is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Oakland Raiders, reports Phillip B. Wilson, of the Indianapolis Star. Johnson, who normally plays hurt, is expected to be a game-time decision and his status is uncertain. Muir will also be a game-time decision and he is more likely to play.
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:41:18 -0800
Indianapolis Colts CB Al Afalava (ankle), DE Dwight Freeney, LB Tyjuan Hagler (illness), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DT Daniel Muir (chest) all missed practice Thursday, Dec. 23. Freeney's absence was not injury related.
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:55:37 -0800
Indianapolis Colts CB Al Afalava (ankle), DL Dwight Freeney (rest), LB Tyjuan Hagler (illness), CB Kelvin Hayden (neck), OT Charlie Johnson (groin) and DL Daniel Muir (chest) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:38:57 -0800
Indianapolis Colts OT Charlie Johnson (chest) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 17, reports Phillip B. Wilson, of The Indianapolis Star. He is listed as questionable for Week 15 and will be a game-time decision.