Albert Johnson (gridiron football)

Albert Johnson III
No. 87
PositionsWide receiver  Kick returner
Personal information
Born (1977-11-11) November 11, 1977 (age 47)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthern Methodist
Career history
1999Saskatchewan Roughriders
2000Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2001–2002Miami Dolphins
2003New York Jets
2003-2004Houston Texans*
2004Cologne Centurions
20062007Winnipeg Blue Bombers
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Albert Johnson III (born November 11, 1977) is an American former professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Johnson played his college football for Southern Methodist University and then signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he played three games in 1999. Johnson then signed with the Blue Bombers and went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year Award in 2000 after leading the league in return yardage. He signed with the Texans but suffered injuries throughout his National Football League (NFL) stint. In 2006 Johnson returned to the Blue Bombers and once again led the CFL in return yardage and was second in combined yards to teammate Charles Roberts.

Johnson was released in January 2008 as the Bombers sought to reduce their payroll to meet the salary cap and was not picked up by any other team.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Penton, Kirk (January 31, 2008). "Bombers trim down". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2008.
  2. ^ "Salary cap putting the squeeze on vets". TSN.ca. February 14, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2008.
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