Tennessee Titans
Chris Johnson - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 191 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/23/1985 |
| Birthplace | Orlando, FL |
| College | East Carolina |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 24th pick by Titans |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | 1243 | 6 |
Despite solid start, Titans have room to improve
The Titans are one of the league's biggest surprises, but getting off the field on third down and igniting the running game are areas of concern.
Shorts and Shells: Week Five
Taking stock of the Raiders' emotional victory; the Titans' strong chances despite their loss; the Broncos' impending QB choice; and other Week Five nuggets.
Big Ben shows his health in win over Titans
Ben Roethlisberger tied a team record with five touchdown passes - including two to Hines Ward - and the Steelers rolled past the Titans 38-17 on Sunday.
Titans getting solid contributions from tight ends
QB Matt Hasselbeck and the Titans have gotten strong contributions from all three of the team's tight ends early this season.
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Suspended players eligible to re-join teams
Redskins CB Phillip Buchanon, Titans FB Ahmaad Hall and Bengals OG Bobbie Williams all are eligible to return to their teams following suspensions.
Titans S Hope out 4-6 weeks
Titans S Chris Hope will be out 4-6 weeks after suffering a broken left forearm early in Sunday's game against the Browns, head coach Mike Munchak said Monday.
Titans overpower Browns on all sides of the ball
Matt Hasselbeck threw three first-half touchdowns as the Titans thumped the Browns 31-13 on Sunday for their third straight win under first-year coach Mike Munchak.
Titans-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening thinks the Titans, on the strength of their edge on offense, will prevail vs. Cleveland.
Titans-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Titans-Browns game.
Former Titans offensive coordinator Heimerdinger dies at 58
Former Titans, Broncos and Jets assistant Mike Heimerdinger died Friday night at the age of 58.
Titans will have to keep tabs on WR Britt during his rehab
The way we hear it, there is concern within the Titans' organization about WR Kenny Britt staying focused during his recovery from major knee surgery.
Titans-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Titans-Browns game.
Titans-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Titans-Browns game.
PLAYER NEWS
Johnson wrapped up his roller-coaster season with 56 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in the Titans' win over the Jaguars on Sunday.|||||||
Johnson finished with 1,243 yards, but had just six touchdowns and totaled 84 yards in his last two games.
Johnson is expected to start Sunday against Jacksonville after returning to practice Friday even though he was limited by an injured right ankle.|||||||
Johnson hurt his ankle in Week 16, so fantasy owners still should be cautious of having him in the lineup.
The only game Johnson has missed in the NFL came when Tennessee sidelined the running back in 2008 to prep for the playoffs. He isn't about to let a sore right ankle sideline him now.|||||||
Johnson said Thursday he will play in Sunday's season finale against the division rival Jaguars (2-13). He hurt his ankle in last week's 55-7 loss in Green Bay and missed a second straight practice Thursday.
Johnson carried 11 times for 28 yards and caught two passes for 13 in Sunday's 55-7 loss at Green Bay.|||||||
Johnson injured his right ankle in the contest but played through the pain. Monitor the situation for Week 17.
Johnson has returned to Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers after sitting out one drive with an injured right ankle.|||||||
Johnson was hit hard by Packers linebacker Clay Matthews just before the end of the first quarter. Johnson was on the ground for several minutes before getting up and walking gingerly to the sidelines.
