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A former Nebraska wide receiver has been cut following the preseason . Samori Toure was released by the Philadelphia Eagles after signing with the Eagles this past offseason.
Toure had only two receptions for 13 yards in three preseason games. The receiver played at Nebraska for only one season. In 2021, Toure had 46 catches for 898 yards and five touchdowns.
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Toure was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by the media. Before coming to Nebraska, Toure had played at FCS Montana, where he set numerous school records.
He was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 258th pick by the Green Bay Packers . Toure has also played for the Chicago Bears , Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints .
Toure has appeared in 23 games with two starts for his NFL career. He has 14 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown.
Sep 30, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Micah Pollard (4) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) eludes Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Nicario Harper (0) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan State's Derrick Harmon, right, tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
(Nick King/Lansing State Journal, Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) and wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) celebrate after a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs into Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Damarjhe Lewis (34) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after a run against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
(Vincent Carchietta, Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
Aug 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to running back Emmett Johnson (21) against Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Mikah Coleman (4) during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Akron Zips cornerback Justin Anderson (4) and safety DiMarco Johnson (18) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Sep 13, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Houston Christian Huskies safety Jayven Anderson (7) and cornerback Thio Georges (8) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Oct 4, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhusker fans celebrate with running back Emmett Johnson (21) after a touchdown during the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images
(Kylie Graham, Kylie Graham-Imagn Images)
Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) rushes as Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Dillan Fontus (46) pursues during the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
(Tommy Gilligan, Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) leaps as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (13) and defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) attempt to tackle during the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands the ball off to running back Emmett Johnson (21) against the Southern California Trojans during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins with quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs for a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Sep 30, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Micah Pollard (4) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 30, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Micah Pollard (4) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) eludes Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Nicario Harper (0) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan State's Derrick Harmon, right, tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
(Nick King/Lansing State Journal, Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) and wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) celebrate after a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs into Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Damarjhe Lewis (34) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after a run against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
(Vincent Carchietta, Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
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Aug 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to running back Emmett Johnson (21) against Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Mikah Coleman (4) during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Akron Zips cornerback Justin Anderson (4) and safety DiMarco Johnson (18) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Sep 13, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs against Houston Christian Huskies safety Jayven Anderson (7) and cornerback Thio Georges (8) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Oct 4, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhusker fans celebrate with running back Emmett Johnson (21) after a touchdown during the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) rushes as Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Dillan Fontus (46) pursues during the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) leaps as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (13) and defensive back Jalen Huskey (22) attempt to tackle during the first half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Oct 25, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Nov 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Nov 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands the ball off to running back Emmett Johnson (21) against the Southern California Trojans during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins with quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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A closer look at the Nebraska career of Kansas City RB Emmett Johnson
Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs for a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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