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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Roschon Johnson's role in the Bears' running back rotation is uncertain entering camp. The source questions whether Johnson will assume the David Montgomery role in Ben Johnson's offense, which emphasizes the ground game to springboard the passing attack. The uncertainty reflects broader questions about whether the Bears have the right personnel to execute the new coach's ground-heavy strategy.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Although some view Johnson as the favorite for the RB3 spot, the source expresses skepticism about his candidacy due to his injury history, making it hard to believe he's the team's preference for the final running back roster spot.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Some view Johnson as the favorite for the RB3 spot, but the source expresses skepticism about his candidacy due to his injury history, finding it hard to believe he's the team's preference for the third running back role; his chances improve only if the Bears keep four running backs instead of three.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite some viewing Johnson as the favorite for the RB3 spot, the source finds it hard to believe he's the Bears' preference due to his injury history; his chances improve only if the team keeps four running backs instead of three.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite some viewing Johnson as the favorite for the RB3 spot, the source expresses skepticism about his candidacy due to his injury history, making it hard to believe he's the team's preference for the third running back role.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Windy City Gridiron

With Travis Homer gone, Johnson will try to become the Bears' top special teams running back, but injuries have hit him each of his first three seasons, creating durability concerns and limiting his roster security.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Travis Homer gone, Roschon Johnson will attempt to become the Bears' top special teams running back, but injuries have plagued him in each of his first three seasons, limiting his ability to secure a roster spot or meaningful role.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Roschon Johnson is pretty well set in the Chicago Bears offense; Ian Hartitz expects him to maintain a 60/40 split in the backfield alongside D'Andre Swift, making him a reliable target.

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NegativeBustJul 24, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason had Roshon Johnson over Kalman Guy everywhere in best ball last year; Johnson failed to produce and Guy received the touches in the final month of the season, resulting in zeros that significantly hurt Zachariason's best ball results. This illustrates the risk of late-round speculation in best ball formats.

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NegativeBustJul 24, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason had Roshon Johnson over Kalman Guy everywhere in best ball last year; Johnson failed to produce and Guy received the touches in the last month of the season, resulting in zeros that significantly hurt Zachariason's best ball results.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Roschon Johnson, a 2022 pick still on the Bears' roster, showed encouraging flashes in 2024 with six rushing touchdowns on 55 carries but took a significant step back in 2025 after the addition of Kyle Monangai, carrying the ball just twice. He's now Chicago's third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026, ranking 11th among Poles' 2022-2023 picks.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Roschon Johnson is going into a contract year and some believe he'll be the favorite for the third running back spot. However, the source notes that Johnson's history of limited availability is a concern and sees this as a great opportunity to move in a different direction at the position.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2022 third-round running back showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on 55 carries in 2024, but took a step back in his offensive role after the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, carrying the ball just twice in 2025; he projects as Chicago's third-string running back and special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2022 third-round running back showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on just 55 carries in 2024, but took a step back in his offensive role after the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, carrying the ball just twice in 2025. He is Chicago's third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson is going into a contract year and some believe he will be the favorite for the third running back role; however, the source views Johnson's history of limited availability as a reason to move in a different direction, suggesting the competition is more open than conventional wisdom suggests.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson is going into a contract year and some believe he will be the favorite for the third running back role; however, the source notes that Johnson's history of limited availability presents an opportunity to move in a different direction, suggesting skepticism about his candidacy for the role.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Some believe Johnson, who is going into a contract year, will be the favorite for the third running back role; however, the source views Johnson's history of limited availability as a reason to move in a different direction. The third running back spot is worth keeping an eye on, as it will be important given the injury-prone nature of the position.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

A 2022 pick still on the Bears' roster, Roschon Johnson showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season in 2024, rushing for six touchdowns on just 55 carries; however, with the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, Johnson took a step back in his offensive role, carrying the ball just twice in 2025 and projecting as Chicago's third-string running back and special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2022 fifth-round running back showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on just 55 carries in 2024, but took a step back in his offensive role after the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, carrying the ball just twice in 2025; he is Chicago's third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2022 third-round running back showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on 55 carries in 2024, but took a step back in his offensive role after the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, carrying the ball just twice in 2025; he is Chicago's third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson is going into a contract year and some believe he'll be the favorite for the third running back spot; however, his history of limited availability presents an opportunity for the Bears to move in a different direction at the position.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 2022 third-round running back showed encouraging flashes in his second NFL season, rushing for six touchdowns on just 55 carries in 2024, but took a step back in his offensive role after the addition of Kyle Monangai last offseason, carrying the ball just twice in 2025; he is Chicago's third-string running back and projects as a special teamer heading into 2026.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Going into a contract year, Roschon Johnson is viewed by some as the favorite for the third running back spot; however, the source looks at Johnson's history of limited availability and sees this as a great opportunity to move in a different direction, suggesting his injury history makes him a less desirable option for the role.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Johnson is going into a contract year and some believe he will be the 'favorite' for the third running back role; however, his history of limited availability makes this a great opportunity for the Bears to move in a different direction. The third running back spot is worth keeping an eye on heading into training camp.

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PositiveRoleJul 20, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek identifies Roschon Johnson as one of the two correct Commanders running backs to draft, noting he can add a skillset that Rashad White cannot and is positioned as a viable target in the backfield alongside De'Von Achane.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 20, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Johnson is characterized as an 'absolute scrub' backup running back behind Monangai in the Eagles depth chart, posing no workload threat to De'Andre Swift.

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PositiveValueJul 15, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Johnson is noted as a running back the analyst would have liked to draft but missed by one pick, suggesting he's a value target.

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PositiveValueJul 14, 2026RotoWire

Johnson is cheap enough to justify taking as a complementary back in a backfield pairing for Best Ball formats.

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PositiveValueJul 14, 2026RotoWire

Roschon Johnson at the right price makes sense for stack cuffing with Keaontay Ingram in Washington, or alternatively with Rashad White, providing value in Best Ball where the ping-ponging effect between backfield mates can help in playoff weeks.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 8, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Roschon Johnson is described as an absolute scrub who won't push Monongai for workload in the Bears backfield.

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NegativeRoleJun 22, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

The source identifies Johnson as one of two top-end Bears players (alongside DeAndre Swift) who can both hit negative in games where the Bears face bad weather or tough teams, limiting Swift's upside.

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PositiveValueJun 22, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Monangai offers more value than Swift in Chicago at current ADP; community bullish on him as viable flex all year with RB1 upside if Swift injured. Described as great dynasty stash. Getting him everywhere possible.

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PositiveRoleMay 18, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Roschon Johnson is the RB2 in Chicago with contingent upside if he wins the goal line job and the Chicago offense performs well in year two.

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PositiveRoleMay 18, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Johnson is the RB2 in Chicago with contingent upside if Swift gets injured, offering value at this draft position.

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PositiveProjectionMay 11, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Roschon Johnson has a good chance of making Bijan Robinson's top 12 throughout the summer, but Robinson needs to see more cohesion in the Las Vegas offense before moving him up significantly. Johnson has upside potential, but current uncertainty about the Raiders' offensive situation is holding back a higher ranking.

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