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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson retires Thu May 2, 11:16 AM
Free-agent LB Derrick Johnson (Raiders) will sign a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, May 2, to retire with the team.
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Chiefs | KC will not pursue Derrick Johnson Wed Oct 17, 10:35 PM
Free-agent LB Derrick Johnson (Raiders) will not receive any interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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Raiders | Derrick Johnson let go Tue Oct 16, 04:07 PM
Oakland Raiders LB Derrick Johnson was released Tuesday, Oct. 16.
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Raiders | Derrick Johnson terms Thu May 10, 10:42 AM
Updating previous reports, Oakland Raiders LB Derrick Johnson's one-year, $1.5 million deal includes a $200,000 signing bonus and $500,000 guaranteed. The deal is worth a maximum of $2.25 million.
| Footballguys view: It's a safe deal for both sides. If Johnson still has 'it' the Raiders get a pretty reasonably priced linebacker and if he doesn't, it wasn't a costly error. |
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Raiders | Derrick Johnson headed to Oakland Fri May 4, 12:59 PM
Free-agent LB Derrick Johnson (Chiefs) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Oakland Raiders on Friday, May 4.
| Footballguys view: The long-time Chiefs linebacker stays within the division with this move. Johnson may not be the same player he used to be, but at 35-years old last year he showed the ability to continue to make plays against the run. |
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Raiders | Derrick Johnson visiting Raiders Thu May 3, 09:00 AM
Free-agent LB Derrick Johnson (Chiefs) is visiting the Oakland Raiders Thursday, May 3.
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Dolphins | Derrick Johnson not an option for Miami? Thu Feb 15, 12:44 PM
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson is not expected to be pursued by the Miami Dolphins once he hits free agency, according to The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson looking to join contender Wed Feb 14, 05:33 PM
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson said he would like to sign with a Super Bowl contender this offseason. He said he also looking to play a few more seasons.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson will be free agent Tue Feb 13, 03:40 PM
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson's contract will not be extended before the new league year begins in mid-March. Johnson is Kansas City's all-time leading tackler.
| Footballguys view: It's going to be weird seeing Johnson wear another jersey. A first-round pick of the Chiefs in 2005, Johnson has been a long-time tackling machine in Kansas City. He's not quite the player he used to be, but Johnson is still capable of making an impact as a part time player. Johnson will have interest on the open market. |
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Chiefs | Two Chiefs LBs could be cut Fri Feb 9, 12:22 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson and LB Tamba Hali could be released this offseason, in the opinion of beat writer Adam Teicher.
| Footballguys view: A first-round pick of the Chiefs in 2005, it would be odd to see Johnson playing in another uniform. He graded out positively in 2017 but the Chiefs seem intent to move on with Reggie Ragland in Johnson's spot. Hali barely played last year (116 snaps) and is not the same player he used to be. Releasing both would free up over $15 million on the Chiefs cap. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson plans to play in 2018 Sun Jan 7, 12:17 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson said he definitely plans on continue his playing career in 2018.
| Footballguys view: A first-round pick by the Chiefs in 2005, Johnson's play dropped off a bit in 2017. He has a $10.2 million cap hit in 2018 with $2.2 million in dead money. The Chiefs are cap strapped and could save $8 million by cutting Johnson. |
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Chiefs | Week 17 inactives for Chiefs Sun Dec 31, 03:14 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared DL Bennie Logan, RB Charcandrick West, LB Derrick Johnson, CB Marcus Peters, SS Ron Parker, TE Travis Kelce, WR Tyreek Hill inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs are resting their starters this week with nothing gain as the team is locked into the four seed in the AFC. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson has oral surgery Mon Jul 31, 12:12 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (tooth) had a tooth absess and had it removed recently.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson ready for camp Mon Jul 24, 05:42 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') is ready for the start of training camp this week despite recovering from his torn Achilles' tendon.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson takes part in drills Tue Jun 13, 11:54 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') participated in individual drills during practice Tuesday, June 13.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson remains on track Sun May 14, 04:36 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') said he remains on schedule in his recovery and hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Chiefs here. Johnson is the heart and soul of the Chiefs defense, and when he's on the field he's always around the ball. This is the second time Johnson has had an Achilles' injury, so expect the team to take it easy on him in training camp. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson good to go for camp Mon Apr 17, 03:46 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') said he will be ready to participate fully in training camp. Johnson ruptured his Achilles' tendon late last season.
| Footballguys view: Achilles' injuries just aren't as devastating as they used to be. Getting Johnson back is great for the Chiefs defense where he can roam the field and lead the charge on that side of the ball. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson restructures Fri Mar 17, 09:29 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson restructured his contract Friday, March 17, to create $4.25 million in cap space. Johnson receives a $1 million signing bonus with a $1 million base salary.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson hoping to return by camp Fri Feb 3, 12:24 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') is optimistic he will be able to run by the start of offseason workouts and hopes to be ready by training camp, according to the Kansas City Star's Terez A. Paylor.
| Footballguys view: Johnson tore his left achilles late in the season. He came back from a torn right achilles suffered in 2014, but that one came much earlier in the season. The Chiefs wouldn't save much money by releasing him, so he'll likely be with the team even if he's not ready for Week 1. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson placed on IR Sat Dec 17, 12:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 17. The team also promoted practice squad DE David King to their active roster.
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Chiefs | Friday injury report for Chiefs Fri Dec 16, 05:53 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and have been ruled out for Week 15. LB Justin Houston (illness) and DE Kendall Reyes (wrist) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. LB Tamba Hali (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. DE Rakeem Nunez-Roches (back) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Chiefs | Thursday injury report for Chiefs Thu Dec 15, 06:59 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB Phillip Gaines (knee), LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') and LB Justin Houston (illness, knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 15. DL Kendall Reyes (wrist) and LB Tamba Hali (knee) were limited. DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (back) participated fully.
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Chiefs | Wednesday injury report for Chiefs Wed Dec 14, 06:14 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 14. DL Kendall Reyes (wrist), LB Tamba Hali (knee) and LB Justin Houston (illness) were limited. DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (back) participated fully.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson lost for year Fri Dec 9, 12:58 AM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his left Achilles' tendon against the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: The team has Ramik Wilson, DJ Alexander, and Terrance Smith on the roster, but could bring back Josh Mauga or Justin March from injured reserve. If they do that, they will lose the chance to bring back Jamaal Charles. They should sign an inside linebacker before Week 15. This is a big loss for an ascending defense. The Chiefs will face the power running game of Tennessee without Johnson next week. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson injures Achilles' Fri Dec 9, 12:13 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') exited against the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Dec. 8, with a left Achilles' injury.
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Chiefs |Wednesday practice report for Chiefs Wed Nov 30, 06:58 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DE Jaye Howard (hip) and DT Dontari Poe (back) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 30. LB Dee Ford (hamstring) and DE Kendall Reyes (knee) were limited. LB Tamba Hali (knee), LB Justin Houston (shoulder), LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') and CB Steven Nelson (neck) participated fully.
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Chiefs | Friday injury report for Chiefs Fri Nov 25, 09:30 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DL Jaye Howard (hip) did not practice Friday, Nov. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 12. LB Derrick Johnson (heel), CB Steven Nelson (neck), and DL Dontari Poe (back) did not practice and are listed as questionable, and LB Tamba Hali (knee) did not practice and is not listed on the injury report. DL Kendall Reyes (knee) was a limited participant and is listed as questionable, and RB Charcandrick West (concussion) was a full participant and is not listed on the injury report.
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Chiefs | Kansas City's Wednesday injury report Wed Nov 23, 06:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DE Jaye Howard (hip), LB Dee Ford (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles'), DT Dontari Poe (back), DE Kendall Reyes (knee) and RB Charcandrick West (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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Chiefs | Friday injury report for Chiefs Fri Nov 18, 08:20 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DE Jaye Howard (hip) is listed as doubtful for Week 11. CB Phillip Gaines (neck), LB Justin Houston (knee), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring), CB Marcus Peters (hip), DT Dontari Poe (knee) and LS James Winchester (non-injury) are listed as questionable. Howard, Peters, Poe and Winchester did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 18. Gaines, Houston and Johnson were limited during practice. LB Tamba Hali (knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. LB D.J. Alexander (neck) and CB D.J. White (hand) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Peters hasn't practiced this week, so he's got to be on the doubtful side of questionable. Mike Evans' matchup will be upgraded if Peters can't go. |
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Chiefs | Thursday injury report for Chiefs Thu Nov 17, 06:44 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Tamba Hali (knee), DE Jaye Howard (hip), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring), CB Marcus Peters (hip) and LS James Winchester (non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 17. CB Phillip Gaines (neck), LB Justin Houston (knee) and DT Dontari Poe (knee) were limited. LB D.J. Alexander (neck) and CB D.J. White (hand) participated fully.
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Chiefs | Kansas City's Wednesday injury report Wed Nov 16, 06:46 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Tamba Hali (knee), DT Jaye Howard (hip), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring), CB Marcus Peters (hip), DT Dontari Poe (knee) and LS James Winchester (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16. CB Phillip Gaines (neck) was limited during practice, while LB D.J. Alexander (neck), LB Justin Houston (knee) and CB D.J. White (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Chiefs | Friday practice report for K.C. Fri Nov 11, 04:47 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin Houston (knee), DL Jaye Howard (hip) and WR Jeremy Maclin (groin) are all listed as out for Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. LB Tamba Hali (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 11, but is expected to still play Sunday. DB D.J. White (hand) was limited for a third straight day and is doubtful to play, while LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) was limited and has a questionable tag. WR Chris Conley (quadriceps) and QB Nick Foles (elbow) practiced in full and are expected to be available.
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Chiefs | Thursday practice report for Kansas City Thu Nov 10, 08:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DL Jaye Howard (hip) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 10. WR Chris Conley (quadriceps), QB Nick Foles (elbow), LB Tamba Hali (knee), LB Justin Houston (knee), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and CB D.J. White (hand) were limited participants.
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Chiefs | Wednesday injury report for Chiefs Wed Nov 9, 06:27 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Tamba Hali (knee) and DE Jaye Howard (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 9. QB Nick Foles (elbow), LB Justin Houston (knee), WR Chris Conley (quadriceps), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and CB D.J. White (hand) were limited.
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Chiefs | Kansas City's Friday injury report Fri Nov 4, 07:35 PM
Kansas City Chiefs OG Parker Ehinger (knee), QB Alex Smith (ear, head) and CB D.J. White (hand) have been ruled out for Week 9. DE Jaye Howard (hip) is listed as questionable. Ehinger did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 4, while Smith and White were limited during practice. Howard fully participated in practice. LB Tamba Hali did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. OG Jordan Devey (ankle), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and OT Mitchell Schwartz (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Chiefs | Thursday's Chiefs injury report Thu Nov 3, 11:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DL Jaye Howard (hip) and Parker Ehinger (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 3. LBs Tamba Hali (knee) and Derrick Johnson (hamstring), OL Mitchell Schwartz (ankle) and CB D.J. White (hand) were limited in practice, while OL Jordan Devey (ankle) was able to practice in full.
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Chiefs | Wednesday injury report for Chiefs Wed Nov 2, 06:54 PM
Kansas City Chiefs OG Parker Ehinger (knee), LB Tamba Hali (knee), DE Jaye Howard (hip) and OT Mitchell Schwartz (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2. QB Alex Smith (head, ear), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and CB D.J. White (hand) were limited during practice. OG Jordan Devey (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Chiefs | Justin March-Lillard set to start Tue Sep 6, 12:47 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin March-Lillard will start in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers opposite LB Derrick Johnson.
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Chiefs | Justin March-Lillard praised Fri Apr 22, 09:27 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin March-Lillard (knee) said his rehab is going well, and he was called an 'up-and-coming young linebacker' by LB Derrick Johnson, who consider March-Lillard his protégé.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson needs to prove himself Wed Apr 6, 11:09 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson signed a three-year, $21 million deal in the offseason with a $5.25 million signing bonus. If age catches up to him, he might not make the $2 million skill guarantee he has awaiting him in 2017. He could be a one-and-done casualty after this season.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson re-signs Wed Mar 9, 07:33 PM
Free-agent LB Derrick Johnson (Chiefs) re-signed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, March 9, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: This deal could keep Johnson with the Chiefs his entire career. A leader on the defense, Johnson bounced back last year after an Achilles' injury cut his 2014 season short. |
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Chiefs | KC interested in Jerrell Freeman Tue Mar 8, 10:03 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in free-agent LB Jerrell Freeman (Colts), perhaps as a replacement for LB Derrick Johnson if the team cannot afford to bring him back.
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson unlikely to be tagged Sat Jan 23, 06:52 PM
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson is likely to fetch around $6 million per season, similar to the deal Cleveland Browns LB Karlos Dansby is playing for. The franchise tag for linebackers is expected to be around $14 million and that is not likely to be a realistic option.
| Footballguys view: After the season-ending loss to the Patriots, Johnson expressed his desire to stay with the Chiefs. He may not give them a huge hometown discount, but we could see the two sides coming to an agreement before Johnson hits the open market. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson wants to return Tue Jan 19, 02:35 AM
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson made it clear Monday, Jan. 18, that he would like to stay in Kansas City. 'I haven't really thought about it much, but you know, I'm a Chief - I'm a Chief at heart,' Johnson said. 'The offseason is here now, but we'll figure all that out. But I'm a Chief.'
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson says he's 100% Thu Aug 6, 08:51 AM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') said he's 100% after missing last season with a torn Achilles'. Johnson had a couple of standout plays in practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, including a one-handed interception. 'I am definitely at 100 percent,' Johnson said, 'and that's a good feeling. The mental game is not where it needs to be yet, but it will be - that comes with reps.'
| Footballguys view: Getting Johnson back is a huge boost for the Chiefs defense. We're expecting him to pick up where he left off. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson ready to play Mon Jul 13, 02:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) said he's looking forward to training camp after missing all but one game last year with a torn Achilles' tendon.
| Footballguys view: Johnson had missed practices during organized team activities with knee inflammation, but should be full go once training camp starts. The Chiefs defense is a strength, and they're even stronger with Johnson on the field. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson back at practice Thu Jun 11, 04:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, June 11, after missing the last five practices with knee inflammation.
| Footballguys view: Derrick Johnson has been participating in offseason workouts, only taking a little break to rest his knee. We're not worried about his availability for the season and the Chiefs need him in the front seven so they may be cautious with him this summer. |
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Chiefs | Two defenders miss workout Tue Jun 2, 06:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (knee) and DT Dontari Poe (back) missed organized team activities Tuesday, June 2. Johnson sat with knee inflammation while Poe sat with back pain.
| Footballguys view: These key veterans don't need every snap in the offseason. Johnson is a leader the team looks to at the linebacker position. Poe is a mountain of a man who opponents find nearly impossible to move. They'll be back when these minor injuries have cleared up. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson ready for workouts Mon Apr 20, 01:57 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') will be able to participate in offseason workouts, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: Getting Johnson back will be a huge boost for the Chiefs defense. They just didn't look the same without him last year, and Johnson can roam around and make plays as a run-defender or in coverage. |
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Chiefs | Derrick Johnson likely to stay Tue Mar 31, 02:37 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (Achilles') and DE Mike DeVito (Achilles') are both pushing each other in their rehabs from torn Achilles' tendons. Both players also have a year left on their contracts. DeVito agreed to a pay cut that dropped his salary to $2.9 million. Johnson has a salary cap number of $5.2 million, and the Chiefs are only around $2.85 million under the 2015 cap. Kansas City could create more room by releasing Johnson, but the Chiefs are expected to hang onto him.
| Footballguys view: Johnson can clean up as a run-stuffer if healthy. The Chiefs would be wise to keep him around even though his cap number is a bit higher than they perhaps would like it to be. |
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