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KOR Leon Johnson: Never Played
-by theOBR.com Jan 13, 2005
KOR Leon Johnson: Period Expired
-by MadFriars.com Nov 10, 2004
Chargers down to 53, cut 15
The San Diego Chargers cut 15 and send one to PUP
-by MadFriars.com Sep 5, 2004
Chargers at Arizona
The San Diego Chargers play at Arizona this week
-by MadFriars.com Aug 21, 2004
KOR Leon Johnson: Catch of the day
-by MadFriars.com Jun 12, 2004
KOR Leon Johnson: One Year More
-by MadFriars.com Mar 16, 2004
Chargers Release Wiley, Others
The San Diego Chargers released several veterans on Tuesday
-by MadFriars.com Mar 2, 2004
Chargers Unrestricted Free Agent Outlook
A look at the San Diego Chargers unrestricted free agents
-by MadFriars.com Feb 27, 2004
Chargers free agency updates
The San Diego Chargers have some plans for free agency
-by MadFriars.com Feb 24, 2004
Chargers Review: Running Backs
A review of the San Diego Charger running backs
-by MadFriars.com Jan 15, 2004
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Leon Johnson
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 218
Position: RB
Date of Birth: 07/13/1974
Experience: 5
High School: Freedom HS
(Morganton, NC)
College: North Carolina


Biography:
Pro
Solid return-man on punts and kickoffs demonstrating an ability to gain big yards on the ground while primarily carrying the ball in third-down situations… Became the first Bear to record a pass attempt, rush attempt, reception, punt return and kickoff return in the same season since Curtis Conway in 1994… Signed by Chicago (10/9/01) as an unrestricted free agent after being out of football since injuring his knee in the 1999 season-opener while playing for the N.Y. Jets… Underwent two knee surgeries since his injury, sitting out the 2000 season while rehabilitating… Earned all-rookie team honors from several football publications for his standout play on special teams and as a reserve running back in 1997… Broke the Jets’ old rookie record with 619 yards on 51 returns as a rookie… Ranks third in Jets’ career annals with 828 return yards on 81 returns.

College
The only player in Atlantic Coast Conference history to finish his career ranked in the top-5 in all-purpose yards, scoring, TDs and top-10 in rushing and receptions… Is the Access all-time leader in career-all-purpose yards with 5,828…University of North Carolina’s all-time leading scorer with 306 points (50TDs), one TD shy of the ACC record… Earned team MVP honors as a senior for the nationally ranked Tar Heels… Nicknamed "The Natural" because he is a virtual standout in every sport he has played… Majored in physical education.