Bethel Johnson
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| Toronto Argonauts — No. 33 | |
| Wide receiver / Kick returner | |
| Date of birth: February 11, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Dallas, Texas | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| College: Texas A&M | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45 | |
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| CFL status: Import | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Bethel Johnson (born February 11, 1979, in Dallas, Texas) is an American football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M.
Johnson earned two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX. He has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.
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[edit] Early years
Johnson attended Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas and as a senior, he led his team to the Class 4A state title game, and made 44 receptions for 979 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns.
[edit] College career
Johnson attended Texas A&M University, and finished his spectacular college football career with 117 receptions for 1740 yards (14.9 yards per reception), and 11 receiving touchdowns. His 117 receptions and 1740 receiving yards both rank second in school career records.[1][2]
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New England Patriots
Drafted 45th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft, Johnson served primarily as a speed specialist for the Patriots. He was known for several long-range diving catches, as well as two kick returns for touchdowns. In 2004 and 2005, he won the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots
[edit] New Orleans Saints
He was traded to the Saints on June 5, 2006 for defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan, who was drafted sixth overall by the Saints in 2003.[3] Johnson was criticized in New England for his ego and his work ethic. Saints coach Sean Payton questioned Johnson's "conditioning, his stamina and endurance" during the preseason.[4]
Johnson was cut from the Saints before the 2006 regular season began after injuring his knee in a preseason game
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
Johnson was then signed by the Minnesota Vikings on October 10, 2006.[5] He appeared in 11 games with two starts for the Vikings that season, catching nine passes for 156 yards. He became a free agent in the 2007 offseason.
[edit] Philadelphia Eagles
On March 8, 2007 he signed a one year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released on June 5 after he failed a physical.[6]
[edit] Houston Texans
On July 9, 2007, Johnson signed with the Houston Texans. However, he was released on August 31, 2007 during final cuts and spent the season out of football.
[edit] Toronto Argonauts
On May 26, 2008, Johnson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He will be competing for a roster spot at both the receiver and kick returner positions.[7][8]
[edit] References
- ^ Most Receiving Yards - Career. Texas A&M Athletics.
- ^ Most Receptions - Career. Texas A&M Athletics.
- ^ Patriots Trade Bethel Johnson - NFL - PFCritics
- ^ HOME - TwinCities.com
- ^ Patriots' Harrison says he's ready to play against Bills - The Boston Globe
- ^ Schefter, Adam. "Samuel holding out for a new deal with Pats", NFL.com, 2007-06-05. Retrieved on 2008-06-07. Archived from the original on 2007-07-07. "The Eagles cut wide receiver/kick returner Bethel Johnson after he failed his physical."
- ^ "Argos sign Super Bowl-winning receiver Bethel Johnson to CFL contract", Canadian Press, 2008-05-26. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Argos sign two-time Super Bowl champion Bethel Johnson", Toronto Argonauts Football Club, 2008-05-26. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
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