Bryan Johnson (born January 18, 1978) is a former American football fullback. He entered the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in the 2000 when he signed with the Washington Redskins. In 2004, he was traded to the Chicago Bears as a pending restricted free agent. He played college football at Boise State University, where he was a linebacker. Johnson attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho. In Bears training camp in 2006 he tore part of his hamstring and had surgery a few days later. Johnson retired from the NFL in 2007 after being on injured reserve for his last season.