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Damaris Johnson | Wide Receiver

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (23) / 11/22/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 170
College: Tulsa
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Damaris Johnson caught one pass for eight yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.
The Eagles have tried to use the 5'8/170 Johnson as an outside receiver, but it's been a predictable failure. The undrafted rookie out of Tulsa finishes with 19 catches for 256 yards and no touchdowns on 31 targets. He'll be best used as a pure punt returner and gadget player in 2013. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:15:00 PM

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Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Damaris Johnson caught one pass for 13 yards in Philadelphia's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys.

Johnson was expected to be in for an increased role in the absence of DeSean Jackson, but came off the bench behind Riley Cooper. His first-quarter catch was his only target of the night. Johnson did make his presence felt on special teams, taking a punt 98 yards to the house with just 0:31 remaining, but isn't looking like he'll be a meaningful part of the offense down the stretch. He's not on the redraft radar.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:50:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Damaris Johnson played 40-of-50 snaps (80 percent) in Week 12 versus the Panthers.

Johnson has practiced at flanker behind DeSean Jackson while Riley Cooper has been the backup split end behind Jeremy Maclin. Expect Johnson to be given the first shot to replace Jackson (broken ribs) in the starting lineup. As much as the Eagles have struggled to move the ball through the air, Johnson is purely a deep-league option.
Related: Riley Cooper
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 04:03:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Eagles WR Damaris Johnson is expected to handle punt-return duties this week.

Mardy Gilyard had taken over for an ineffective Johnson, but he's battling a hamstring injury this week. Johnson averaged just 6.0 yards per on eight early-season returns.
Related: Mardy Gilyard
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 01:26:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Eagles declared WR Damaris Johnson, QB Trent Edwards, OG Nate Menkin, RB Dion Lewis, DE Vinny Curry, LB Jamar Chaney and C Steve Vallas inactive for Week 6 versus the Lions.

DeSean Jackson and Mardy Gilyard are candidates to take over on punt returns, as Riley Cooper is active for the first time this year over Johnson. Lewis is a healthy scratch after making his 2012 debut last week. Chaney heads back to the bench after starting at WLB in Week 5.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

One week after reeling in five passes for 84 yards, rookie Damaris Johnson was held to one catch for 17 yards in Philadelphia's Week 4 win over the Giants.

With Jeremy Maclin back in action, Johnson was targeted only once. This, despite the fact that Maclin himself drew only three looks. Johnson is a name to keep in mind in deeper dynasty leagues, but he's highly unlikely to become a redraft consideration in 2012.
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 01:03:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Starting in place of Jeremy Maclin, rookie Damaris Johnson led the Eagles with 84 yards on five receptions

Johnson's 11 targets were a team-high, but he wasn't always on the same page with Michael Vick. He did flash the post-catch elusiveness one would expect from a punt returner. Johnson is worthy of flex consideration if Jeremy Maclin (hip) sits out versus the Giants in Week 4.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 07:46:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Rookie Damaris Johnson is expected to take Jeremy Maclin's (hip) spot as the starting "X" receiver versus the Cardinals in Week 3.

"You always want to have Maclin out there, but Damaris has done a great job in practice," said Michael Vick, "understanding the scheme and what we're trying to get done, so hopefully he can step in and fill the void." Vick showed a marked preference for Brent Celek and DeSean Jackson during Johnson's 22 Week 2 snaps. Although Johnson flashed playmaking ability in August, he's a risky fantasy play.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:39:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Eagles WR Damaris Johnson played on 22-of-80 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Ravens.

Johnson's playing time doubled from Week 1 thanks to Jeremy Maclin's hip aggravation. However, he still caught just one pass for 13 yards and was targeted once. Michael Vick stared down Brent Celek and DeSean Jackson all day long.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 08:43:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Rookie WR/KR Damaris Johnson led the Eagles with 58 yards on two receptions against the Browns in the third preseason game.

Philly faces Cleveland in Week 1, so coach Andy Reid pulled his starters early in what is customarily the regular-season dress rehearsal. Johnson did see plenty of action with the first team, however, playing in three-wide sets. NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal pointed out that Johnson is having a "Victor Cruz-like preseason" with seven receptions for 166 yards a penchant for big plays. Expect him to fall into the fourth or fifth receiver role while handling punt returns this season.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 10:44:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, it's "hard to see" how undrafted rookie WR Damaris Johnson doesn't make the Eagles' 53-man roster.

Johnson drew consistently steady praise throughout the offseason and beginning of camp, and stood out in Thursday's preseason opener, corralling four passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. At the very least, Johnson should be a factor on returns. His emergence is bad news for Chad Hall.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 10:13:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Undrafted rookie WR Damaris Johnson started in place of Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) in Thursday's preseason opener versus the Steelers.

If Johnson's first game was any indication, he's going to be a factor on this year's Eagles squad. He hauled in four passes for 85 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown from fellow rookie Nick Foles. Johnson's biggest impact will come in the return game.
Fri, Aug 10, 2012 12:06:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

The Sideline View's Adam Caplan believes undrafted WR Damaris Johnson's short area quickness has been "perhaps the best" of any Eagles wideout in camp.

The NCAA's all-time leader in all-purpose and kick-return yardage is vying to make the team as a return specialist. Caplan does allow, however, that Johnson's "long speed" hasn't stood out. Nevertheless, the 5-foot-8, 170-pound receiver appears to have an inside track on a roster spot.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 10:28:00 AM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

Undrafted WR Damaris Johnson will "likely" be the Eagles' primary kick returner, according to CSN Philly.

The NCAA's all-time leader in all-purpose and kick-return yardage, Johnson also impressed onlookers with his receiving skills in offseason practices. Similar to DeSean Jackson in size (5'8/175) and return prowess, Johnson will likely displace the incumbent on punt returns while also handling kickoffs.
Related: DeSean Jackson
Source: CSN Philly
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 01:55:00 PM
Damaris Johnson - WR - Eagles

According to the Wilmington News Journal, Tulsa WR Damaris Johnson is the best candidate among the Eagles' undrafted rookies to be the team's "next diamond in the rough."

Johnson is the NCAA's all-time leader in all-purpose yards and kick-return yardage despite missing his senior season after getting kicked off the team. Teammates compare him to DeSean Jackson for his size (5'8/175) and return prowess. Johnson has also made sharp cuts, run tight routes, and shown "top notch" speed. If he can impress as a kick returner this summer, he'll take the final receiver spot.
Source: Wilmington News Journal
Thu, May 31, 2012 03:16:00 PM