Derrick Johnson Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Ht: 6.3 | Wt: 242

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Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:17:47 -0800

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson was voted as first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press Friday, Jan. 6, and LB Tamba Hali earned second-team honors. Johnson set the team's single-season record for tackles with 179, while Hali was second in the AFC with 12 sacks.

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| Source: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:34:16 -0800

Kansas City Chiefs LBs Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson have been named to this year's Pro Bowl.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:08:03 -0800

Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin Houston posted the first three sacks of his career in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, and he is emerging as a much-needed pass rush threat opposite LB Tamba Hali. Head coach Todd Haley has gradually started using Houston in base defensive sets, then sub-package work before finally taking over as an every-down player in the past few weeks. "He's been doing a great job," LB Derrick Johnson said.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:00:34 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week Tuesday, Nov. 1. He posted 15 solo tackles, an assist, a sack and an interception in the 23-20 overtime win against the San Diego Chargers in Week 8.

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| Source: KCChiefs.com - Josh Looney

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:03:25 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson recorded 13 total tackles, along with one sack and an interception in the team's Week 8 game.

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| Source: CBSSports.com

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:21:57 -0700

The Kansas City Chiefs concluded three days of practice Thursday, June 16, with roughly 45 players attending. The workouts were organized by QB Matt Cassel, SS Jon McGraw and LB Derrick Johnson. The team got together at a local high school.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:09:24 -0800

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson said Thursday, Dec. 30, that he is an alternate on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, reports Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star. "You get on the radar," Johnson said. "I've never been on the alternate (list). I think I have had a Pro Bowl season, front what I've heard."

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| Source: The Kansas City Star - Kent Babb

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:50:00 -0800

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after posting a career-best 17 tackles, including 12 solo stops, with four passes defended, reports Randy Covitz, of The Kansas City Star. Johnson joins LB Tamba Hali as the second Chiefs player to win the honor in 2010. It's the first time two Chiefs linebackers have claimed the award since the late Derrick Thomas and Tracy Simien accomplished the feat in 1991.

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| Source: The Kansas City Star - Randy Covitz

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:17:51 -0800

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with LB Derrick Johnson on a five-year contract extension worth just over $34 million with $15 million in guaranteed money, sources told FOXSports.com's Adam Caplan.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Adam Caplan

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:20:37 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson, who won the starting weakside linebacker spot this season over LB Demorrio Williams, recorded a team-high 12 tackles in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers, according to The Kansas City Star's Randy Covitz. Johnson started just three of 15 games and was inactive for one last season.

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| Source: The Kansas City Star - Randy Covitz

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:28:11 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LBs Derrick Johnson and Demorrio Williams likely will not play together as the starting inside linebackers because both play the weakside inside linebacker spot, reports Josh Looney, of KCChiefs.com.

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Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:50:20 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson may beat out LBs Corey Mays or Demorrio Williams for a starting job at inside linebacker during training camp, or he may only be used in passing situations like he was last year, reports Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star. The team needs him to make more big plays this season.

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| Source: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:09:50 -0700

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced restricted free-agent LB Derrick Johnson has signed his tender offer. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:24 -0700

Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Kansas City Chiefs restricted free-agent LB Derrick Johnson is expected to sign his one-year tender in the next few days, according to Scout.com.

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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:43 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have assigned a first-round tender offer to restricted free-agent LB Derrick Johnson. The offer would be a one-year deal worth $2.621 million.

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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:58:31 -0800

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle, LB Derrick Johnson, LB Corey Mays, C Rudy Niswanger, OT Ryan O'Callaghan and S Jarrad Page could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year.

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Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:41:09 -0800

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson returned two interceptions for touchdowns Week 17.

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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:31:43 -0700

Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson said he spoke with head coach Todd Haley about being demoted, expressing his frustration about losing his starting job without reasons. Johnson said his conversation with Haley was private, but he added that he remained discouraged by being a backup. Johnson said, "I should be out there playing. I should be out there starting. I should be out there helping this team win. Coach knows I want to play. He knows I disagree with not playing."

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Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:35:34 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and will play in the game.

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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:09:42 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. He likely will not play in Week 4.

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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:39:48 -0700

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:38 -0700

CBSSports.com reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) is expected to return to the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to head coach Todd Haley.

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Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:41:38 -0700

The Kansas City Chiefs have declared LB Derrick Johnson, WR Dwayne Bowe, TE Jake O'Connell, QB Matt Gutierrez, LB Pierre Walters, WR Quinten Lawrence, CB Ricardo Colclough, QB Tyler Thigpen inactive for Week 3.

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Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:05:46 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) limited during practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 but said he will not play.

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Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:53:02 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers (shoulder), OG Brian Waters (ankle), TE Jake O'Connell (ankle) and LB Derrick Johnson (groin) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 24. Flowers and Waters likely will play in Week 3, while Johnson likely will not play in the game. O'Connell's status is uncertain.

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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:45:05 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers (shoulder), OG Brian Waters (ankle), LB Derrick Johnson (groin) and TE Jake O'Connell (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:45:13 -0700

Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson sat out the team's afternoon practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.

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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:27:21 -0700

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson will start at inside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment.

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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:12:51 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson moved from outside linebacker to middle linebacker during the team's Week 13 game. If he plays well, he will remain at middle linebacker for the rest of the season.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:53:40 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game and will play.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:35:10 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs may move LB Derrick Johnson to middle linebacker in the hopes of getting more from him and more production from that position.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:25:09 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 20. He likely will play in the team's Week 12 game.

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:47:14 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He likely will play in the team's Week 12 game.

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:34:12 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson's (ankle) status for Week 12 is uncertain.

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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:57:04 -0800

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), DL Tamba Hali (ankle), LB Derrick Johnson (knee) and CB Patrick Surtain (quadriceps) will all be inactive for the team's Week 11 game.

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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:21:24 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) likely will not play in the team's Week 11 game.

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Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:46:02 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 10 game and is not expected to play.

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Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:34:25 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 6. He likely will not play in the team's Week 10 game.

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Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:01:33 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. He likely will not play in the team's Week 10 game.

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Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:36:33 -0800

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) appears unlikely to play in Week 10.

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Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:50:33 -0800

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson's (hamstring) status for the team's Week 10 game is uncertain.

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Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:53:14 -0800

Frank Tadych, of NFL.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 and is questionable to return. He was replaced by LB Rocky Boiman.

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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:09:41 -0700

The NFL has announced Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 4 performance. He posted seven tackles, a half sack, one interception and one forced fumble in the game.

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Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:57:50 -0700

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (leg cramps) did not take part in either practice Monday, July 28.

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Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:37:23 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (personal) did not practice Friday, Dec. 7, but is likely to play Week 14.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:36:23 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson's (personal) father passed away. He plans to meet the team in Denver and play Week 14.

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Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:18:41 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (personal) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, and is uncertain to play Week 14.

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Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:43:43 -0800

Correcting previous reports, Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson is not inactive for the team's Week 11 game versus the Indianapolis Colts.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:33:37 -0700

Jason King, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson is looking to have a breakout season after being slowed by injury in 2006. "The third year is supposed to be the charm," Johnson said. "If I can stay healthy, I'll pass all the tests with flying colors." "I've got the ability," Johnson added. "I've got the most talent of any linebacker in the league…I think I've improved the mental aspects of my game as far as knowing where to go and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of our opponent."

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Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:58:03 -0800

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick O. Johnson (ankle) practiced Friday, Dec. 8, and is expected to play in Week 14. He is listed as probable on the team's injury report.

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