The Splash Zone 12/21/21: Dolphins Sign Duke Johnson To Active Roster

<div> <figure> <img alt="NFL: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ThbPTXVwa_AJZ1EcBet7Fg_0Lus=/0x0:4877x3251/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70300672/usa_today_17386523.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption> </figure> <p><em>Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.</em></p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TUv5uWMvXcKunzf-Hc3hPSss0s=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19038079/new_splash_zone.jpg"> </figure> <p id="SbGKuE">After the best performance of his career yesterday, the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Dolphins</a> signed Duke Johnson to their active roster. Johnson ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns along with a reception for 20 yards and it was easily the best performance from a Dolphins running back all season. After Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, and Philip Lindsay had to be placed on the COVID-19 list, Johnson was promoted from the practice squad and made the most of his opportunity. </p> <p id="1PuEOh">You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.</p> <p id="ZOy1ql"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-signing-running-back-duke-johnson-to-active-roster">Miami Dolphins Signing Duke Johnson to Active Roster - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More</a><br>The former University of Miami star rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 15 victory against the New York Jets</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="ESiuXC"> <h2 id="85nxpt">Jets at Dolphins</h2> <p id="GnzRPP"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-2021-week-15-snap-count-observations">Miami Dolphins 2021 Week 15 Snap Counts ... 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