Broncos sign fullback Johnson
By Pat Graham, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Broncos fullback Kyle Johnson had his Thanksgiving plans all set when he suddenly had to cancel.
Not that he minded. The Broncos called him Wednesday morning in New Jersey to see if he was available, and he was signed and at practice by Thursday. Denver released guard Isaac Snell to make room for Johnson on the roster.
Johnson, who was waived by the Broncos on Sept. 1, thought he could get up to speed by Sunday's game at Chicago. He's been working out back home, and keeping an eye on what was happening with Denver.
Although, he couldn't bring himself to watch NFL games on Sunday.
"Emotionally, it was difficult for me," Johnson said. "It was too hard."
The acquisition of Johnson may mean a move back to tailback for Mike Bell, who gained 677 yards in that role in 2006. Bell was switched to fullback this season because of a crowded backfield. The team already had Travis Henry, Selvin Young and Andre Hall at tailback.
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