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Johnson

Johnson, 25, gives Denver a truer lead blocker than incumbent Spencer Larsen. The LSU alum struggled mightily in the first four games with Tennessee, however. Johnson will likely need at least a week or two to get up to speed.

Claimed off waivers from the Titans in October, Johnson failed to unseat Spencer Larsen as the Broncos’ lead blocker. A former fifth-round pick, Johnson has now been jettisoned from three teams in the past three months.

Johnson graded out as Pro Football Focus’ worst lead blocker in the league in four early-season starts with the Titans. He doesn’t have a rushing attempt in three seasons, so he wouldn’t be a candidate for carries even with Chris Johnson banged up.

Hall missed the first month for violating the NFL’s policy on PEDs, which he blamed on an over-the-counter stimulant taken to stay awake on a long drive. Hall didn’t exactly set the world on fire last season, but replacement Quinn Johnson has graded out as the league’s worst lead blocker through four games, according to Pro Football Focus. Hall’s return could add another boost to a Titans running game that finally appears to be turning a corner.

Johnson was terrible in the Titans’ first four games, grading out as Pro Football Focus’ worst lead blocker in the league. Ahmard Hall has taken over.

Johnson should be returning as Chris Johnson’s lead blocker, but may have to compete with Collin Mooney in camp.

Johnson suffered the injury in practice this week. FB Collin Mooney was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The Titans worked out free agents Michael Robinson and John Conner this week. Either one could be an option next week when their contracts won’t be guaranteed for the season.

Johnson spent all of three days on injured reserve. The Titans are going forward with Collin Mooney at fullback. Johnson is free to sign with any team.

Johnson started the 2013 season on I.R. before getting an injury settlement and returning to appear in four games for the Titans. Baker spent a couple weeks on the practice squad last season. Merrell and Ward are rookie free agents.

Johnson, built like a Mack truck at 6'1/262, gives Green Bay a legitimate lead-blocking option in front of Ryan Grant. The former LSU Tiger had 16 carries in his college career, though, so don’t expect many offensive touches.