CHI Roschon Johnson
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: CHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB (Running Back)
- Team: CHI (Chicago Bears)
- Draft: 2023 (4th round)
- College: Texas A&M
2026 Outlook
Johnson is competing for the third spot on the Bears' running back depth chart heading into 2026 training camp. With D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai firmly entrenched as the top two options in Chicago's backfield, Johnson will battle Brittain Brown, Coleman Bennett, and Salvon Ahmed for the final roster spot. His special-teams experience gives him an edge in that competition, positioning him as the early favorite for the RB3 role despite limited offensive snaps in 2025 (per Bears' Roschon Johnson: Top candidate for RB3 spot).
Johnson sat out most of 2025 on injured reserve due to a thumb injury, playing just four snaps on offense in the regular season before ending the year sidelined. The 2023 fourth-round pick will need a solid training camp and preseason showing to secure his roster spot over other depth candidates competing for snaps.
Week 1 injury insurance (Sept 4): With Kyle Monangai sidelined by a hyperextended knee and his Week 1 status remaining unclear, Johnson has emerged as valuable handcuff depth for the Bears backfield. Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor said Johnson "finished training camp strong" and that the team can "trust him if someone goes down with an injury." RotoBaller ranks him RB10 on the Week 1 waiver wire, noting his appeal in deeper leagues as injury cover if Monangai misses time (per Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings Pre-Week 1 Updates).
Oct 2 — Trade deadline candidate: Johnson has struggled to find consistent opportunities in Chicago, with D'Andre Swift clearly ahead and Kyle Monangai also receiving significant role work. Johnson has very little offensive work but brings size and power for short-yardage situations. A contender looking for a physical backup may view Johnson as a low-cost trade option who deserves more touches. If Chicago's season continues struggling, the team could move Johnson for late-round draft capital rather than keeping him buried on the depth chart (per 4 Running Backs Who Could Be Traded Soon).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for third RB spot on 53-man roster. Special-teams contributor. Early favorite for the role but must hold off Brittain Brown, Coleman Bennett, and Salvon Ahmed in training camp.
Injury Status
Recovering from thumb injury (2025). Status heading into 2026 camp: likely healthy but coming off significant time on IR.
Recent News
- 2026-10-07 — Ben Johnson says Bears RB Kyle Monangai's thumb injury 'not an issue' (Ben Johnson says Bears RB Kyle Monangai's thumb injury 'not an issue')
- 2026-08-04 — Bears roll out first look at Ben Johnson's new offensive wrinkle in training camp but... (Bears roll out first look at Ben Johnson's new offensive wrinkle in training camp but...)
- 2026-08-18 — Bears’ Ben Johnson labels Kyle Monangai doubtful for Week 1 opener (Bears’ Ben Johnson labels Kyle Monangai doubtful for Week 1 opener)
- 2026-07-17 — Bears' Roschon Johnson: Top candidate for RB3 spot (Bears' Roschon Johnson: Top candidate for RB3 spot)
Open Questions
- Will Johnson fully recover from the thumb injury and return to form on special teams?
- Can he hold off depth competition for the third RB spot?