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Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:28:43 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears informed FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) that he would be waived from injured reserve and the oft-injured fullback filed an injury grievance against the club. Johnson, who is still listed on the club's roster, was informed prior to Week 2 that he would be released. The club tried to get Johnson to agree to an injury settlement when they placed him on IR on Aug. 28, an effort to pay him less than the $625,000 he is under contract for in 2006.
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:27:39 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears offered FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) an injury settlement. He refused it and instead was placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve list. He had surgery on his right hamstring a week ago, a relatively new procedure designed to help him heal quicker, and the original word he got was that he would be back on the field next month. Johnson's agent, Derrick Fox, was surprised Monday morning, Aug. 28, when the Bears called and asked him to accept the injury settlement, meaning Johnson would receive less than the $625,000 he is under contract for this season. ''I wasn't going to accept a settlement,'' Fox said. ''Based on what? This is a new surgery, and we don't know exactly how it is going to heal. Why would I settle for less? I told the Bears I don't know how it's going to heal up, and neither do they. I would have never known about these people Bryan went to see if it weren't for the Bears. Now they want him to take a settlement?''
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:07:26 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) has been placed on Injured Reserve, officially ending his 2006 season.
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 10:08:53 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) did not play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 25.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:21:16 -0700
Updating previous reports, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) could be back sooner than the team originally thought. It was previously thought that they would have to place Johnson on the Injured Reserve, but after having surgery on his hamstring Tuesday, Aug. 22, he could be back in about a month.
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:32:41 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) sat out the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 18.
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:52:27 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) sat out the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 11.
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:50:04 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie could make the team because of FB Bryan Johnson's (hamstring) injury. McKie will compete for the starting fullback job with FB J.D. Runnels.
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:49:43 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) is expected to miss six to 10 weeks, but could still be placed on the Injured Reserve list.
Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:42:04 -0700
K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) has a tear in his right hamstring and the team is calling his status "week to week." Sixth-round pick FB J.D. Runnels will compete with FB Jason McKie for the starting role, with Johnson facing the possibility of landing on Injured Reserve.
Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:45:37 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie will serve as the team's starting fullback while FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) is out.
Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:31:20 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (hamstring) was carted off the field Saturday, Aug. 5, after injuring his right hamstring. Head coach Lovie Smith said, "Whenever they lay on the ground a little bit, you should consider it a serious injury and that's what we're doing. I don't know exactly what the extent of it is, but it wasn't a tweak. He actually pulled it."
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:24:05 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson is using marbles as an exercise in his rehabilitation to keep from a recurring foot injury. Johnson picks up 250 marbles with his toes and then deposits them in a nearby cup. The exercise strengthens his ailing right foot and has helped keep him practicing with the team. "I'm feeling good. The progression's going well. Each day I'm getting better. It feels good being out there on the field playing. I'm very optimistic," said Johnson.
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:07:55 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) has been cleared to practice at training camp Thursday, July 27. "I'm really excited to start playing again," Johnson said. "I'm excited to be down here. It was really frustrating not being 100 percent and able to play, but I'm going to be ready to roll this time." He spent the first seven weeks of last season on the physically unable to perform list before being activated Nov. 5. While Johnson is ready to return, he conceded that his foot will never be as good as new. "Honestly, I don't think my foot's probably going to feel 100 percent or feel normal again," he said. "So it's just something I'm going to have to deal with."
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:40:04 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears running backs coach Tim Spencer says the team's fullback position is strong with FBs Jason McKie and J.D. Runnels, but if Bryan Johnson (foot) gets healthy, the position will be "extremely strong." "That's what I'm hoping for, for our team obviously and for the kid because he's been working hard," said Spencer. "He's just had a run of bad luck. But he is a force when he's in there."
Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:41:42 -0700
Brad Biggs, writing for the Sporting News, reports two scouts say the Chicago Bears' offense wasn't the same without FB Bryan Johnson (foot) last season. He'll make a big difference if he can get back on the field during camp.
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:11:54 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said FB Bryan Johnson (foot) is a candidate to open training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:46:16 -0700
K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said FB Bryan Johnson (foot) will not likely be healthy in time for the start of training camp.
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:58:19 -0700
K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FB J.D. Runnels signed a four-year deal. Runnels has looked solid during minicamps and OTAs and could challenge FB Bryan Johnson and FB Jason McKie for a starting job.
Sat, 03 Jun 2006 06:43:03 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports there is some concern Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson's (foot) foot injury may linger. Johnson should be ready to go by training camp, but that's the same line that was delivered at this time last season. Johnson had surgery in December 2004 to repair a ligament problem in his right foot, and then had a procedure last summer to clear it up. Last season, he suffered a stress fracture in the foot and spent six weeks in a walking boot starting in mid-February. ''He's very confident that come July he will be ready to go in training camp,'' said Derrick Fox, Johnson's agent. ''He's healthy right now and is doing all of the lifting. He's just taking a precaution with the foot.'' Fox said a recent CAT scan revealed the crack had sealed completely.
Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:25:56 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) was unable to practice at minicamp Friday, June 2.
Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:37:20 -0800
The Chicago Bears have declared FB Bryan Johnson, CB Daven Holly, QB Jeff Blake, LB Jeremy Cain, C Lennie Friedman, DL Michael Haynes, OT Qasim Mitchell, OG Terrence Metcalf inactive for Week 19.
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:00:30 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) did not practice Friday, Jan. 13, and is questionable for the NFC Divisional Playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson will not be able to play.
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:39:30 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) is questionable for the NFC Divisional Playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, against the Carolina Panthers, but he will not suit up. The Bears hope Johnson can return for the NFC Championship game should they advance.
Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:43:31 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie could start the NFC Divisional Playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, against the Carolina Panthers if FB Bryan Johnson (foot) is unavailable.
Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:43:30 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) may be questionable for the NFC Divisional Playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, against the Carolina Panthers with a stress fracture.
Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:18:57 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie could start the team's first playoff game in place of FB Bryan Johnson (foot).
Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:18:45 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) may be questionable for the team's first playoff game with a stress fracture in his foot.
Sun, 01 Jan 2006 12:15:56 -0800
The Chicago Bears have declared DL Adewale Ogunleye, FB Bryan Johnson, CB Charles Tillman, LB Hunter Hillenmeyer, DL Ian Scott, CB Jerry Azumah, SS Mike Brown, WR Muhsin Muhammad inactive for Week 17.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:20:27 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie will start at fullback in Week 17 in place of FB Bryan Johnson (foot).
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:18:47 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) is out for Week 17.
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:50:29 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) left the Week 16 game with a foot injury and is day-to-day.
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:41:21 -0800
The Sports Network reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) left the team's Week 16 game with a foot injury.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:56:09 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) practiced Friday, Dec. 23, and is questionable for Week 16.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 15:26:59 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) practiced Thursday, Dec. 22, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:14:54 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) practiced Wednesday, Dec. 21, and is questionable for Week 16.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:40:52 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) is hopeful for a Week 16 return, but could miss more time.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:50:20 -0800
The Chicago Bears have declared FB Bryan Johnson, RB Cedric Benson, CB Chris Harris, LB Hunter Hillenmeyer, QB Jeff Blake, SS Mike Brown, OG Terrence Metcalf, FS Todd Johnson inactive for Week 15.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:06:25 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) did not practice Friday, Dec. 16, and is doubtful for Week 15. Johnson will not play.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:17:02 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) was held out of practice Thursday, Dec. 15, and is doubtful for Week 15. He is not expected to play.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:43:47 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Jason McKie is likely to start at fullback for Week 15 in place of FB Bryan Johnson (back).
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:43:45 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) was held out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:19:22 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) was knocked out of the team's Week 14 game with a lower back injury. The team is doing more tests to determine the extent of his injury. If he can't play Week 15, FB Jason McKie would start in his place.
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 19:28:48 -0800
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (back) left the Week 14 game with a lower back injury and was replaced by FB Jason McKie.
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:48:02 -0800
Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson is scheduled to start at fullback during Week 10.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005 06:39:54 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears activated FB Bryan Johnson to the 53-man roster from the PUP list, a little more than 10 months after he underwent surgery on his right foot. Johnson gives the Bears a backup to FB Marc Edwards, though Johnson would figure to take over as the starter before the season is over.
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:47:42 -0700
K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said FB Marc Edwards would remain the starting fullback no matter the decisions on FBs Jason McKie and Bryan Johnson, who will practice this week after being on the physically unable to perform list since the start of the season.
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:20:44 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 04:46:01 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FB Bryan Johnson (foot) says his injured foot is feeling better after laser treatment to reduce scar tissue, but he will have to take it easy for the next few weeks. Johnson confirmed he will open the season on the PUP list.
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:39:32 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears FB Marc Edwards will start for the team at their Sept. 11th regular season opener as FB Bryan Johnson (foot) remains injured.
