Dennis Johnson

Dennis D. Johnson (born February 26, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback and tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected in the third round of the 1978 NFL draft.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills selected him in the third round (59th overall) of the 1978 NFL draft. He played in 16 games during their 1978 season and in the first three games of their 1979 season. On October 6, 1979, Johnson was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury for the remainder of the 1979 season. The Bills released him on September 3, 1980.

New York Giants Johnson signed with the New York Giants as a tight end on December 3, 1980, and he played in the final two games of the 1980 season. He returned in 1981, but was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee problem on August 3, 1981, through the entire 1981 season.

Boston/New Orleans Breakers On February 3, 1983, he signed with the Boston Breakers of the United States Football League. During the Breakers' 1983 season, he rushed for 165 yards on 44 carries with one touchdown and had one touchdown reception. He also scored on a two-point conversion. The Breakers cut him on January 28, 1984.

Pittsburgh Maulers On June 7, 1984, Johnson signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League.