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New Eagles running back Kerryon Johnson says getting waived was ‘scary,’ and he’s out to validate the Birds’ faith in him

“The Eagles saw something in me,” he said. “I appreciate them for seeing that, and I’m ready to give this organization 100 percent.”

Running back Kerryon Johnson (right), then with the Lions, takes on Texans strong safety Justin Reid in November. Johnson is a solid blocker on passing plays.
Running back Kerryon Johnson (right), then with the Lions, takes on Texans strong safety Justin Reid in November. Johnson is a solid blocker on passing plays.Read morePaul Sancya / AP