Showing posts with label Jets RB Chris Johnson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jets RB Chris Johnson. Show all posts

Jets RB Chris Johnson

Jets RB Chris Johnson, New York Jets running back Chris Johnson was arrested in Orlando, Fla., Friday night for open carrying of a firearm, which is a second-degree misdemeanor in the state. The incident, reported by the New York Post, occured in Johnson's hometown.

According to Pro Football Talk, Johnson has a license for carrying a firearm, but the arrest is for open carrying, which is prohibited.

Orlando Police confirmed Johnson's arrest but provided no more details.

“We are aware and have no comment at this time as this is a pending legal matter,” a Jets spokesman said, per the Post.

The Jets signed Johnson to a two-year, $4 million deal last April. He rushed 155 times for 663 yards and one touchdown and caught 24 passes for 151 yards and one TD this season.

Few expected the Jets to bring Johnson back next season prior to this incident, with the assumption that they will cut him in the new league year. This likely seals the deal.

Jets RB Chris Johnson

Jets RB Chris Johnson, Orlando police say New York Jets running back Christopher Johnson has been arrested and faces a misdemeanor weapons charge.

Sgt. Wanda Ford said an officer pulled Johnson over after he ran a stop sign Friday night. When the officer approached Johnson's vehicle, he said he saw a firearm between Johnson's feet. Openly carrying a gun is generally banned in Florida.

The Jets signed Johnson to a two-year, $8 million deal last April, but it was uncertain as to whether he would return to New York after having the least-productive year of his career. He rushed for a career-low 663 yards and one touchdown.

Johnson, 29, has rushed for 8,628 yards and 51 touchdowns in his career, including becoming the sixth player in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season when he had 2,006 in 2009 with the Titans.

An email and text message left for Johnson's agent was not immediately returned Saturday. A team spokesman said they were aware of the incident but declined comment.