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TRANSACTIONS:

-           Originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent on May 13, 2006...Waived by the Giants on Sept. 2, 2006...Re-signed to the Giants practice squad on Sept. 3, 2006...Signed to Giants' 53-man roster on Dec. 26, 2006.

GIANTS NOTES: 

-           Johnson's first 2 career receptions were both 1-yard touchdowns in 2008: vs. Baltimore on Nov. 16 and vs. Philadelphia on Dec. 7.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

-           Has played in 17 career games with 2 starts and has 4 receptions for 46 yards and 2 touchdowns.
-           In 2008, saw action in all 16 regular season games with 2 starts and the NFC Divisional Playoff Game...Finished with 4 receptions for 46 yards and 2 touchdowns...Majority of his play on offense came in double tight end formations...Also made contributions on special teams.
-           Finished with 1 reception for 1 yard and a touchdown vs. Baltimore (11/16)...Johnson scored the Giants' 3rd touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Manning. It was the 1st reception and 1st touchdown of his career. Johnson was the 1st Giant to score a touchdown on his initial career reception since another tight end, Marcellus Rivers, did it on Sept. 10, 2001 at Denver.
-           Caught his 2nd pass of the season and of his career vs. Philadelphia (12/7), also for a 1-yard touchdown. The last Giant to score touchdowns on each of his first 2 career catches was Rivers in 2001.
-           Saw the most extensive playing time of his career on offense in the season finale at Minnesota (12/28)...Started and finished with 2 receptions for 44 yards, including a season-long 26 yarder.
-           Played in double tight end formations and had 1 catch for 13 yards in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Philadelphia (1/11).
-           In 2007, was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 17 after suffering a knee injury in a 1-on-1 drill 3 days earlier.
-           In 2006, spent the first 16 weeks of the season on the Giants' practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster just prior to the season finale...Saw his 1st career regular season action at Washington (12/30) and then played in NFC Wild Card Game at Philadelphia (1/7). Played on offense in double tight end formations, but did not have any receptions.

COLLEGE:

-           Played in 48 games with 35 starts at Central Florida...Caught 81 passes for 919 yards (11.3-yard avg.) and scored 6 touchdowns while recording 14 tackles (8 solo) on special teams...Also had a 22-yard kickoff return...Earned All-Conference USA 2nd-team honors in 2005 as a senior. Ranked 3rd on the squad with 36 catches for 435 yards (12.1-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns.

OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY:
 
-           Attended David Tyree's annual "All-Pro Bowling Classic" to raise operating funds for his Next in Line program and The International Children's Support Foundation, a non-profit charity that helps in-need children around the world.
-           Attended the Giants Kickoff Luncheon benefitting St. Vincent's Medical Center.
-           Attended David Tyree's Next in Line Fundraiser Dinner
-           Attended the 2nd annual "Taste of the Giants" fundraiser benefitting ShopRite Partners in Caring.
-           Attended the Giants' annual fundraiser dinner benefitting The Ronald McDonald House of NYC.
-           Participated in a Junior Giants Fan Club fitness clinic event
-           Attended the Giants annual "Jingle Jam" holiday party at Giants Stadium for 500 NJ foster children.

PERSONAL:
                
-           Graduated in May 2005 with a degree in criminal justice...Attended Palatka High School in Palatka, Fla....Brother, Willie Offord, played 4 seasons as a defensive back with the Minnesota Vikings...Born Feb. 11, 1983 in St. Augustine, Fla.