When the Washington Redskins signed strong safety Jeron Johnson to a two-year, $4 million contract, it was rather unclear how he would factor into Joe Barry’s defensive scheme.
After four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks as a backup to Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, he had a chance to earn a starting role in Washington or at least significant playing time. However, Duke Ihenacho, who was claimed off waivers early last season but spent the entire year injured, beat Johnson for the starting job.
Ihenacho fractured a wrist in the season opener and was placed on injured reserve.