Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson receives five-year federal prison sentence
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Thursday. The sentence follows his involvement in operating a large-scale dog-fighting ring located in Oklahoma. Federal authorities conducted the investigation into the illegal activity that resulted in his conviction. Johnson, who previously played in the NFL, faced charges related to his participation in the organization of these events. The court proceedings concluded this week with the sentencing in federal court. No additional details regarding his transition to incarceration were immediately provided.
- •LeShon Johnson received a five-year prison sentence on Thursday.
- •The conviction stems from his operation of a dog-fighting ring in Oklahoma.
- •Johnson is a former running back who played in the NFL.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years for operating large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma
- 10:56 PMCBS NFL — Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years in prison for operating dogfighting ring
- 10:43 PMESPN — Ex-NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years for dog fighting
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years in prison for dog fighting
"Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison Thursday for operating a large-scale dog-fighting ring in Oklahoma.
"Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after he was convicted of six felonies related to dog fighting.
"Johnson surrendered 190 dogs, the largest number taken from one individual in a federal dogfighting case, according to the Department of Justice
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:39 PMFormer NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years for operating large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma
Johnson will also have 3 years of supervised release, and he'll have to pay a $30,000 fine.
- CBS NFLSep 10, 2026, 10:56 PMFormer NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years in prison for operating dogfighting ring
Johnson surrendered 190 dogs, the largest number taken from one individual in a federal dogfighting case, according to the Department of Justice
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 10:43 PMEx-NFL RB LeShon Johnson sentenced to 5 years for dog fighting
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison Thursday for operating a large-scale dog-fighting ring in Oklahoma.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:21 PMFormer NFL player LeShon Johnson sentenced to five years in prison for dog fighting
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after he was convicted of six felonies related to dog fighting.
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