Avast ye mateys! The famed running back David Johnson be hangin' up his cleats after 8 seasons in the NFL!
2024-05-19
Avast, me hearties! David Johnson, a mighty All-Pro and Pro Bowl runner, hath declared his farewell from the NFL after eight seasons on the Lord's day. Johnson be holdin' a Cardinals' touchdown record to his name. Farewell, ye swashbucklin' matey!
Arr matey! David Johnson, a swashbucklin' All-Pro from the Arizona Cardinals, be hangin' up his cleats after eight seasons in the NFL. The salty sea dog, 32 years young, took to his Instagram to announce his retirement and set sail for new adventures."I've had me share of ups and downs, but I be grateful for all me mates who stood by me throughout this journey," Johnson shared in his farewell post. "The bonds and brotherhoods I've formed with me dawgs will forever be cherished."Despite not bein' a prized recruit in college, Johnson plundered over 6,400 yards and 63 touchdowns at Northern Iowa, catchin' the eye of the Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft. After playin' second fiddle to Chris Johnson, he seized his chance when the veteran got injured, runnin' wild for the Cardinals.In 2016, Johnson made a name for himself as the Cardinals' main sail in the backfield, plunderin' 1,239 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns while addin' 80 catches for 879 yards and four more scores. His 20 total touchdowns be a franchise record for the Cardinals in a single season.After five seasons with the Cardinals and a brief stint with the Texans and Saints, Johnson be hangin' up his hat and settin' sail for a new chapter, hopin' to continue spreadin' positivity and impactin' others like a true corsair of the gridiron.