Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad

11-05-2015, 07:51 PM

Austin Johnson’s exile did not last long.

The Saints brought the fullback back to the practice squad on Thursday after releasing him earlier this week.

New Orleans has long liked to use a fullback as part of its offense, but Johnson lost snaps to tight end Michael Hoomanwanui, who has been filling some of the fullback duties.

The Saints released offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann from the practice squad to make room for Johnson.

Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad - Black and Gold

burningmetal · 11-05-2015, 08:15 PM

How in the world is he still eligible for the practice squad? I thought you weren't eligible after being on the active roster for at least six games.

frydaddy · 11-05-2015, 09:05 PM

I think you have to actually be active on game day. He didn't dress out over the last 2 or 3 weeks so he must have barely come in under the limit.

burningmetal · 11-05-2015, 09:55 PM

He played a few games for us last year too, though. Is the rule six career games active, or is it that you have to be active for at least six in a season? I can't remember anymore. Guess I should look that up now. Then again, it's only Austin Johnson, lol.

jeanpierre · 11-05-2015, 11:36 PM

Man has always done good things, he should be on that active squad and playing...

Assuming we're committed to the run...

Now, I'm a Sean Payton fan and will probably open my wrists when he joins forces with Jurrah in Big D, but...

I am of the conviction that Sean Payton only runs the ball to remind himself how often he's actually calling pass plays!

Thirty3 · 11-06-2015, 10:41 AM

Put fullback on active, Hightower on practice and give Murphy a shot!

burningmetal · 11-06-2015, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Put fullback on active, Hightower on practice and give Murphy a shot!

Hightower can't be on the practice squad. He ran out of eligibility years ago.

K Major · 11-06-2015, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Assuming we're committed to the run...

Good one JP

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Danno · 11-06-2015, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

How in the world is he still eligible for the practice squad? I thought you weren't eligible after being on the active roster for at least six games.

The new CBA rules for PS players is about as complicated as Martian Calculus.

http://blackandgold.com/saints/73807...ice-squad.html

Beastmode · 11-06-2015, 07:50 PM

I would love to see a game this year where the FB gets 2-3 TDs. Probably will too now that everyone is starting to contribute.

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Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,043 Rating: (0 votes - average) Austin Johnson’s exile did not last long. The Saints brought the fullback back to the practice squad on Thursday after releasing him earlier this week. New Orleans has long liked to use a fullback as part of its offense, but Johnson lost snaps to tight end Michael Hoomanwanui, who has been filling some of the fullback duties. The Saints released offensive tackle Bryan Witzmann from the practice squad to make room for Johnson. Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad - Black and Gold jnormand likes this. Last edited by Halo; 11-05-2015 at 11:42 PM..
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11-05-2015, 08:15 PM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad How in the world is he still eligible for the practice squad? I thought you weren't eligible after being on the active roster for at least six games.

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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad I think you have to actually be active on game day. He didn't dress out over the last 2 or 3 weeks so he must have barely come in under the limit.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad He played a few games for us last year too, though. Is the rule six career games active, or is it that you have to be active for at least six in a season? I can't remember anymore. Guess I should look that up now. Then again, it's only Austin Johnson, lol.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad Man has always done good things, he should be on that active squad and playing... Assuming we're committed to the run... Now, I'm a Sean Payton fan and will probably open my wrists when he joins forces with Jurrah in Big D, but... I am of the conviction that Sean Payton only runs the ball to remind himself how often he's actually calling pass plays!

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad Originally Posted by Thirty3 Put fullback on active, Hightower on practice and give Murphy a shot! Hightower can't be on the practice squad. He ran out of eligibility years ago.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints bring Austin Johnson back to practice squad Originally Posted by burningmetal How in the world is he still eligible for the practice squad? I thought you weren't eligible after being on the active roster for at least six games. The new CBA rules for PS players is about as complicated as Martian Calculus. http://blackandgold.com/saints/73807...ice-squad.html jnormand, hagan714 and Beastmode like this.

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