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Stevie Johnson | Wide Receiver

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/22/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 210
College: Kentucky
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Stevie Johnson (back) has been cleared to resume practicing, and participated in Tuesday's OTAs session.
Johnson said last week he had "no idea" when he'd be cleared to return, but it took less than seven days. "It was great to see him," OC Nathaniel Hackett said. "It was great to see him run some routes instead of being on the side. We've just got to work him back in." The Bills will take things slow with their No. 1 receiver before camp, but his back is not a long-term concern. May 21 - 1:15 PM
Source: Buffalo News

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Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson has "no idea" when he'll be cleared from the back injury that has sidelined him since mid-April.

Johnson missed the initial phase of Buffalo's offseason conditioning program and is now sitting out full-squad OTAs. The Bills' website calls the injury a "strain." Said Johnson, "It’s just frustrating seeing the guys running around, but it’s getting better. ... I’m just doing everything that they’re telling me to. I’m doing the weight room stuff. Of course I’m inside the playbook and when they give me the green light I’ll be ready to go."
Source: buffalobills.com
May 15 - 4:08 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson isn't participating in Bills OTAs after suffering a lower-back strain in last month's voluntary workouts.

It's notable that Johnson's injury has lingered for over a month, but coach Doug Marrone isn't worried. "It’s more important to get him healthy and get him well than it is to push him to get on the field." Johnson seemingly misses as much practice time as any receiver in the league, but hasn't missed a game since 2009. Even if he's still ailing at next month's minicamp, he should be fine for training camp.
Source: buffalobills.com
May 14 - 5:15 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson is sitting out Bills' voluntary workouts with a lower-back strain.

He is "getting treatment." Johnson is rarely, if ever, not playing through an injury of some sort — typically leg — but he hasn't missed a game since 2009. It's not a long-term concern.
Source: Tim Graham on Twitter
Apr 17 - 5:07 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson will still be allowed the freedom to run his routes in a "stop-and-start" manner under new coach Doug Marrone.

Ex-coach Chan Gailey tolerated the style as long as Johnson got to his designated spot in the proper time. "He’s going to be able to have the freedom to play his game within the system," promised WRs coach Ike Hilliard. Johnson's game is built on route precision and quickness, and that's what allows him to get open so often. GM Buddy Nix reiterated the desire to get Johnson more looks in the slot, as well.
Source: buffalobills.com
Jan 25 - 10:22 AM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

GM Buddy Nix said he'd like to see Stevie Johnson play in the slot more next season.

You wouldn't think the 6'2/210 Johnson profiles as an inside receiver. But he's a precise route-runner that is more crisp and quick than fast. "I think Stevie Johnson's a guy that really fits the slot well," Nix said. "But we need a big-time outside receiver." This puts restricted free agent and incumbent slot man David Nelson's future in doubt. The Bills are also expected to add talent to the wideout position in April's draft.
Related: David Nelson
Source: Buffalo News
Jan 23 - 10:23 AM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson caught six balls for 111 yards in the Bills' Week 17 win over the Jets.

Johnson wraps up the 2012 season with 79 receptions for 1,046 yards and six touchdowns. He's now surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in three consecutive seasons. Johnson, still just 26 years old, has settled in as one of the better route runners in football, although Buffalo's inability to push the ball downfield in the passing game has served to cap Johnson's fantasy upside. If they can find a stronger-armed quarterback than Ryan Fitzpatrick this offseason, Johnson's yardage and yards-per-reception average could both experience upticks in 2013.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Steve Johnson had four catches for 44 yards in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins

Johnson had a fumble on the Bills' opening drive and a blatant drop on what would have been a touchdown in the first half. He finished with 10 targets and a long of 15 yards. Johnson will need 65 yards in Week 17 to finish with his third straight 1,000 yard season.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson caught eight passes for 115 yards with a touchdown in the Bills' Week 15 loss to the Seahawks.

Johnson ate up the shadow coverage of Richard Sherman. His touchdown came on a pretty, bending corner route from 20 yards out. He also made catches with extreme degrees of difficulty, including one over the middle by the nose of the football. Johnson will push for double-digit targets as a WR3 against Sean Smith and the Dolphins next week.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:53:00 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Bills GM Buddy Nix suggested that a "big time outside receiver" will be high on the team's wish list in the 2013 draft.

Specifically, Nix is on the lookout for a big receiver who can make tough catches even when covered. Stevie Johnson isn't a true No. 1 receiver -- nor is he paid like one -- and Nix envisions him taking some snaps in the slot going forward. Donald Jones and T.J. Graham leave a lot to be desired at the second and third spots. The Bills' first priority is to find a solution at quarterback.
Source: Buffalo News
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 08:35:00 AM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson (hamstring) is not listed on the Week 15 injury report.

Johnson got through last week's game without a setback. He's 10th in the NFL with 37 targets over the past four weeks.
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 06:12:00 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Playing through a hamstring injury, Stevie Johnson caught six passes for 71 yards in Buffalo's Week 14 loss to the Rams.

As he's done so many times before, Johnson looked no worse for the wear as he played through a leg injury. He had an efficient afternoon, hauling in 6-of-8 targets as the Bills went with a short-passing attack. Johnson has now caught six passes in four of his past five starts, and will enter Week 15 with a 61/776/5 line on the year. He's locked in as a WR2 for the fantasy playoffs.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:41:00 PM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson (hamstring) is active for Week 14 against the Rams.

Johnson has a long history of starting and playing effectively through leg injuries, and can be trusted as a WR3 for the first week of the fantasy playoffs. He's the No. 28 receiver in Chris Wesseling's Week 14 rankings. Inactive for the Bills are QB Tarvaris Jackson, CB Aaron Williams, CB T.J. Heath, C Eric Wood, OL Chris Scott, WR Marcus Easley and DE Mark Anderson.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 11:36:00 AM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports that Stevie Johnson (hamstring, questionable) is expected to play on Sunday versus the Rams.

Johnson missed Wednesday's practice before returning to the field on Thursday and Friday. Coming off a two-catch, 18-yard effort against the Jaguars last week, Johnson is no more than a WR3 especially at less than 100 percent.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 10:19:00 AM
Stevie Johnson - WR - Bills

Stevie Johnson (hamstring) is listed as questionable to face the Rams in Week 14.

Coach Chan Gailey said Johnson did better in Friday's practice, but the team's medical staff still wants to see how the hamstring is holding up Saturday morning. Barring a setback, we still expect Johnson to play at less than 100 percent health and effectiveness. He's no better than a borderline WR3 option for Week 14.
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 12:31:00 PM

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