David Johnson

[steelpride12]

I don't have the link it was via Twitter: Tomlin reporting David Johnson having a serious, possible season ending knee injury.

What does this mean for our offense? The running game?

Not good seeing this type of injury this early.

[steelerdude15]

It does worry me. He has been a decent blocker at the fullback position and can also catch...

[tube517]

Who is the backup FB?

[steelpride12]

I don't mean to make judgement, it was an early call, but still I believe Tomlin and sure the doctors could tell right away from an X-Ray or knee exam, he is probably done for the year.

[Nadroj 20]

Early all they talked about was how much Haley used Johnson during the Friday Night scrimmage. He looked like he was going to be a big part of our offense.

This could be a big loss.

[X-Terminator]

Leonard Pope, come on down!

I do find it a bit amusing that now fans are worried about losing Johnson when a great many of you wanted him off the team because he wasn't that good a blocker.

[steelpride12]

I think it's a huge loss. Johnson was finally starting to pick up his play last season and in camp, the Steelers talked about finally bringing and using the fullback more and we lose him. Guess we either search the market or dump the FB idea as a whole.

[katmandu]

Early all they talked about was how much Haley used Johnson during the Friday Night scrimmage. He looked like he was going to be a big part of our offense.

This could be a big loss.

HUGE loss...... G*D Damn injuries!

[katmandu]

Ed Bouchette ‏@EdBouchette
Looks like #Steelers starting FB David Johnson has torn ACL and will miss the season. Undrafted Will Johnson o

[Chidi29]

Bleh. Always been a fan of Johnson so this is a really tough pill to swallow.

[Nadroj 20]

Can't say I'm surprised, I was guessing it was bad. That's a shame.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[polamalubeast]

it's sad, but injuries, it happens

It will happened to every teams, to have of serious injuries

[7willBheaven]

Unfortunate! At times I havent been sold as him as a FB...but sometimes I was impressed.

Will Johnson the FB job is now yours to loose.

[bayz101]

A lot of people didn't like the kid, but all of that aside, I wouldn't wish this on ANYONE. Seems he was getting some good reps in, and Haley had plans for him. He wasn't used right under Arians, and I think he would have excelled this year under Haley. Hell, he looked good when he was in the game today! I wish him the best, and it leaves a bad feeling in my stomach knowing he's gone for the season..

[86WARD]

This sucks...

[katmandu]

Cian Fahey ‏@Cianaf
David Johnson will be a bigger loss than people believe I reckon. Under appreciated emerging talent.

[katmandu]

A lot of people didn't like the kid,

Cause they can't recognize a talent if it smacked them in the face. He was highly underrated.

[Psycho Ward 86]

shit.

[steelpride12]

It hurts more because it was the first preseason game and he played practically 1 series ughhh come on can the pre-season be over yet>!

[LLT]

Who is the backup FB?

Technically the only true FB on the roster is Will Johnson, the 6'2 238 undrafted prospect out of West Virginia. (David Johnson was still listed as a TE on the roster.)

I will be very surprised if 6'1 248 John Clay doesnt see reps. I think he may be the odd man out on making the final roster as a RB, so if I was him, I would be pestering Coach Wilson about getting an opportunity to play FB.

[Galax Steeler]

Seems like we always get bit in preseason with a injury. This really really sucks.

[Count Steeler]

Bad and sad news. Get well soon DJ.

Pope, Will Johnson, Clay...pick up a vet? Saunders is out first 4 games unless his suspension is reduced.

[steelers_switzerland]

I think Saunders isn't really a true option, he is not an H-Back or Fullback. Hope Will Johnson will be doing fine, can't see Pope there right now. Otherwise we really have to check if there's a decent vet out there...

[GBMelBlount]

Terrible news. Best wishes for a full recovery...

[Devilsdancefloor]

Damn get well soon DJ. id like to see clay lead the way at FB now, but would like to see will johnson get a shot

[Austin87]

First pre-season game, poor guy. Get well soon DJ.

[Moose]

Damn ! Get well soon. Good luck.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Technically the only true FB on the roster is Will Johnson, the 6'2 238 undrafted prospect out of West Virginia. (David Johnson was still listed as a TE on the roster.)

I will be very surprised if 6'1 248 John Clay doesnt see reps. I think he may be the odd man out on making the final roster as a RB, so if I was him, I would be pestering Coach Wilson about getting an opportunity to play FB.

that would make sense. too bad clay plays like a huge wimp for his size and has been extremely overwhelming in the yards after contact department in college and in the NFL. Did will johnson play last night? anyone care to share how he did, i didnt pay much attention to fullbacks after DJ was out

[oneforthetoe]

Since very few teams have much use for the fb, this might be one of the few position where the waiver wire at cut down time could provide us a gem. Too bad for David, though.

[Chidi29]

that would make sense. too bad clay plays like a huge wimp for his size and has been extremely overwhelming in the yards after contact department in college and in the NFL. Did will johnson play last night? anyone care to share how he did, i didnt pay much attention to fullbacks after DJ was out

He logged a fair share of snaps but I didn't pay too much attention to him. Have to catch it on the second-look.