Roschon Johnson

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		36	519	8	3.8
2025		7	17	0	8.5
2024		14	150	6	2.7
2023		15

Season	Team	GP	Att	Yds	TD	YPC	Grade
2025		7	—	17	0	8.5	F F Bottom 5%
2024		14	—	150	6	2.7	F F Bottom 5%
2023		15	—	352	2	4.3	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears locked up a reliable depth piece at a bargain rate, making Roschon Johnson's four-year, $4.6M extension ($1.2M AAV) a clear steal that earns a B CVI. Johnson has proven himself as a capable backup who can handle spot duty and special teams work, yet his salary barely registers above minimum wage for the position — exactly the type of cost-controlled production that smart front offices prioritize. At 22 years old, the former Texas standout still has developmental upside, and this deal covers his prime physical years while keeping him affordable through 2027. The contract structure is nearly risk-free with just $800K guaranteed, giving Chicago an easy out if Johnson fails to progress while locking in a known commodity who won't break the budget. This is precisely how teams should handle their RB2 spot — find a competent player who understands his role and secure him at a fraction of what flashier names command, allowing resources to flow toward premium positions.

Performance Analysis

Roschon Johnson grades as a depth piece among NFL running backs — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is yards per carry at 8.50 (well above the NFL average of 4.10), ranking as elite for the position. Rushing yards per game, at 2.43 compared to an NFL average of 55.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. He is efficient when he touches the ball, but a limited workload keeps his overall numbers down.

Current Sentiment

Roschon Johnson enters the 2026 season with a D- sentiment grade, reflecting widespread pessimism about his role in Chicago's backfield. The media narrative surrounding Johnson has turned decidedly negative, with beat writers explicitly questioning whether the Bears should "give up" on the third-year running back entirely. His placement on injured reserve has only amplified concerns about his durability, while organizational moves suggest the coaching staff is actively exploring alternatives rather than building around Johnson as a reliable complement back. Despite one outlier report crediting him with a "shockingly high ranking" in positional analysis, the overwhelming tone from Chicago's media landscape positions Johnson as more of a question mark than a solution. With just 50 career receptions on a minimal contract, Johnson appears to have lost the confidence of both the organization and local beat coverage, as fans and analysts express mounting frustration with his inability to stay healthy and contribute consistently. The Bears' offseason discourse has effectively relegated Johnson to the margins of their running back plans, with sentiment reflecting doubt about his long-term viability in the NFL.