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‘The Biggest Blessing I Could Have’: Miami Dolphins Duke Johnson Home For The Holiday

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Veteran running back Duke Johnson grew up practically in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, attending high school just a few minutes from the Miami Dolphins’ field.

It was his home field in college, with the Miami Hurricanes playing there. He’s hoping to play there again Sunday when his new team — the Dolphins — hosts the Carolina Panthers.

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“I ended up home,” Johnson said, “which is definitely the biggest blessing I could have.”

Johnson’s Dolphins debut last weekend with four carries, 18 yards in a win over the New York Jets.