RB Gartrell Johnson: Waived Before the Season Opener
by Scout.com of SDBoltReport.com, September 14, 2009 at 5:45pm ET

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RB Gartrell Johnson was waived by San Diego. He was a fourth-round pick out of Colorado State. The team will likely try to sign him to the practice squad. It's also possible the team will re-sign him to the active roster and demote DE Andre Coleman after Monday's game against the Oakland Raiders.

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Gartrell Johnson Scout.com Headlines:
RB Gartrell Johnson: Giants Make Several Moves
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 15, 2009
RB Gartrell Johnson: Chargers Waive Fourth-Rounder
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Sep 14, 2009
RB Gartrell Johnson: Waived Before the Season Opener
-by SDBoltReport.com Sep 14, 2009
Training Camp Update: Bennett vs. Johnson
Rookie Johnson needs to step up his game to leapfrog Bennett
-by SDBoltReport.com Aug 11, 2009
RB Gartrell Johnson: Turning Heads
-by SDBoltReport.com Aug 2, 2009
Training Camp Gallery: Draft Picks Go to Work
SDBoltReport.com has an up-close look at San Diego's picks
-by SDBoltReport.com Jul 31, 2009
The Veteran Invasion
The rookie portion of training camp is in the books, so business is about to pick up
-by SDBoltReport.com Jul 30, 2009
Training Camp: Wednesday's Work
Which rookies carried the heavy load? What defender made a big statement?
-by SDBoltReport.com Jul 29, 2009
Rookie Reaction: Q&A with RB Gartrell Johnson
Johnson talks about running downhill and making an impact in his rookie season
-by SDBoltReport.com Jun 18, 2009
Rookie Reaction: Gartrell Johnson Q&A Part II
Johnson talks about playing with LaDainian Tomlinson and making a playoff push
-by SDBoltReport.com Jun 18, 2009
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Gartrell Johnson
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 218
Position: RB
Date of Birth: 06/21/1986
Experience: R
High School: Miami Springs HS
(Miami Springs, FL)
College: Colorado State


Biography:
The San Diego Chargers selected Colorado State RB Gartrell Johnson in the fourth round (No. 134 overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Johnson, a Miami, Fla. native, had an outstanding career at CSU, rushing for 2,814 yards and 24 touchdowns in four-plus seasons for the Rams. As a senior, he went for 1,514 yards and 12 touchdowns, including a 285-yard performance in his final collegiate start in the 2008 New Mexico Bowl. A first-team All-Mountain West Conference choice in 2008, Johnson earned New Mexico Bowl Offensive Player of the Game honors for his effort in the Rams’ 40-35 win over Fresno State.