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• Rudi Johnson is an NFL running back. He signed with the Detroit Lions after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 30, 2008.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: October 1, 1979
  2. Birthplace: Petersburg, Virginia
  3. Height: 5'10"
  4. Weight: 214 lbs
  5. Jersey No.: 32
  6. NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100
  7. Pro Bowl in 2004
  8. Holds Bengals regular season franchise rushing record with 1,458 yards

• NFL Career

  Johnson saw little time in his first two seasons with the Bengals as backup to Corey Dillon. Johnson became a starter in 2003 when Dillon missed most of the season due to injury. Johnson rushed for 957 yards and 9 touchdowns for the year as the Bengals finished with an 8-8 record. With Dillon gone in 2004, Johnson became the main starter, improving to 1,454 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. His numbers earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl. He also helped the Bengals achieve an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in 2005.RudiJohnson.com: Rudi Johnson Bio

  Johnson was limited in his playing time due to injuries in the 2007 season. He was only available to play in 11 games and finished the season with 497 yards and 3 touchdowns.RudiJohnson.com: Rudi Johnson Bio

• Tatum Bell "Misunderstanding"

  On September 3, 2008, after running back Tatum Bell was released from his contract so that the Lions could sign Johnson to their roster, Johnson's luggage went missing from the Lions' dressing room. Bell was captured on tape taking the bags, but claims that the incident was a misunderstanding, as he thought he was retrieving luggage belonging to another former Lions player. Although Johnson claimed that several items were missing from his luggage when it was returned, Bell maintains that he did not open the bags.ESPN: Johnson accuses Bell in luggage theft... (September 3, 2008)

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