A former 1st round pick (17) in the 1994 NFL Draft and Super Bowl Champion, Charles Johnson was accomplished in his nine year career. Johnson spent his time in Philadelphia during the 1999 and 2000 seasons after being drafted by the Steelers and before Winning a Super Bowl in 2001 with the Patriots.
Charles Johnson
Wide Receiver
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Johnson went to the University of Colorado where he won a national championship as a freshman in 1990. His best seasons came as a junior and senior where he had over 1000 yards each of those seasons. As a pro he amassed 354 receptions and 4,606 yards and 24 touchdowns. As an Eagle he caught 90 passes for over 1000 yards and 8 tds in just 2 seasons. He played for the Bills in his final season in 2002.
Charles Johnson tragically passed away at the age of 50 in Wake Forest, NC this past Sunday. The police found a body Sunday during a welfare check at a Hampton Inn and Suites. They say there are no signs of foul play. Current Colorado HC Karl Dorrell had this to say about Johnson.
“I was shocked and very distraught hearing the news about CJ. He was a great person, teammate, and had a infectious personality. He wore the pride and tradition of the Buffaloes on his sleeve. One of the best competitors I’ve coached at the WR position. Rest In Peace CJ.”
Johnson will be missed by many fans of the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles organization.