Football

SALISBURY, Md. - Former standout Salisbury quarterback Dustin Johnson signed a contract this week with the Amarillo Dusters of the Arena Football 2 League.

"I'm really excited about the chance to continue playing football," said Johnson, who was an assistant football coach for Salisbury this season.  "That's always been the dream as a kid, to play professional football."

Johnson finished his career with the Sea Gulls with several records in tow. He is the second leading rusher in school history with 3,216 yards; the sixth ranked passer in school history with 2,204 yards; and the tenth ranked scorer in school history with 174 total points.

The Delmar, Md. native was named the Atlantic Central Football Conference Rookie of the Year in 2002 after he rushed for 1,204 yards. His rushing total as a freshman ranked No. 1 among quarterbacks in the nation.

The two-time second team ACFC quarterback intends to play quarterback and wide receiver for the Dusters.

Johnson's Salisbury career ended prematurely, as a torn ACL prevented him from playing in the final six games of the season. Despite the injury, Johnson finished the 2005 year as the team's second leading rusher with 638 yards and five touchdowns.

The Dusters finished the 2006 season 4-12. Follow Johnson with Dusters by logging onto http://www.af2.com/.