Veteran NFL running back announces retirement after eight seasons with four different teams
The lifespan of an NFL running back's career is short, but Duke Johnson lasted longer than most,
playing eight seasons before officially announcing his football retirement Sunday on Instagram.
"Eight years, four teams with one goal in mind, create a better life for my family," Johnson posted.
After three seasons at the University of Miami from 2012-2014, he departed "The U" as its all-time leading rusher (3,519 rushing yards)
he was selected 77th overall (third round) in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
The first four years of his career were spent in Cleveland, and then after his rookie deal expired
he bounced around, suiting up for the Houston Texans (2019-2020), Miami Dolphins (2021) and Buffalo Bills (2022).
Johnson finished his NFL career with 2,265 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns on 532 career carries (4.3 yards per rush).
"I never dreamed of being the all time leading rusher of my dream school or being somewhere on the list of all time players to come out of South Florida," Johnson said.