2013 DRAFT GUIDE

	#56 Derrick Johnson
		Pos: Linebacker NFL Team: KAN Injury: OK		Experience: 8 College: Texas Height: 75 Weight: 242 Born: 11/22/1982

Year	Tm	Gm	Tackles	Assists	Sacks	Pass Def	Fum Rec	Ints	TDs
2009	KAN	15	30	7	1.0	5	0	3	2

Summary

The Chiefs made some real improvement defensively last season, ranking 11th overall. The pass defense was the big strength, ranking sixth overall while getting 23 interceptions. Expect more of the same this season, especially with the addition of Stanford Routt at the other starting cornerback spot. Brandon Flower is emerging as a top corner in the league, and Eric Berry makes plays all over the field at safety. This until will be hard to throw against. The rush defense had some issues last year, though, ranking 26th overall. The Chiefs made some moves in the offseason to hopefully shore up this area. They drafted tackle Dontari Poe with their first pick, hoping to find that run-stuffing force in the middle. Poe should provide a boost. The Chiefs have so-so special teams with Javier Arenas expected to handle both punt and kick return duties. He has some big-play ability but isn't a game changer at the position.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

This unit is definitely making strides but isn't a legit No. 1 just yet for fantasy teams. They still lack some sack potential. But they will cause some turnovers and limit yards and points most weeks. Consider the Chiefs a solid spot starter, low-end No. 1 defense/special teams.

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Notes

May 15 12:33 am

Kansas City Chiefs LB Akeem Jordan played alongside LB Derrick Johnson with the first-unit defense Tuesday, May 14, in the first day of organized team activities (OTAs). Jordan is making the transition to a 3-4 defense from the 4-3 he played in during his 82 games with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2007-12.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 16 11:23 pm

Kansas City Chiefs newcomer LB Akeem Jordan was the starting inside linebacker along with LB Derrick Johnson at the first day of voluntary workouts Tuesday, April 16.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 07 09:22 pm

The Kansas City Chiefs finished their Week 13 game against the Carolina Panthers with a patchwork lineup featuring FS Tysyn Hartman and FS Neiko Thorpe, as well as LB Cory Greenwood. Injuries to CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and FS Abram Elam (quadriceps) might give those inexperienced players more time to shine in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 06 06:02 pm

Kansas City Chiefs DB Eric Berry (hand, illness), DB Abram Elam (quadriceps), CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) and OG Ryan Lilja (knee) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 05 04:43 pm

Kansas City Chiefs OG Jeff Allen (illness), OG Ryan Lilja (knee), DL Allen Bailey (ankle), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring) CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring) and FS Abram Elam (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Source: KFFL.com

Oct 05 03:12 pm

Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson (groin) and DE Ropati Pitoitua (elbow) were both limited in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and are questionable for the team's Week 5 game. S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder) fully participated in practice and is questiobale.
Source: KFFL.com

Oct 04 05:22 pm

Kansas City Chiefs CB Jalil Brown (hamstring), DE Glenn Dorsey (calf), LB Derrick Johnson (groin), S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder), DE Ropati Pitoitua (elbow) and WR Devon Wylie (hamstring) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
Source: KFFL.com

Oct 04 12:52 pm

Kansas City Chiefs WR Jonathan Baldwin (hamstring), LB Derrick Johnson (groin), DE Ropati Pitoitua (elbow) and WR Devon Wylie (hamstring) will likely be limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4, according to head coach Romeo Crennel.
Source: KFFL.com

Sep 07 04:52 pm

Kansas City Chiefs LBs Jovan Belcher (groin) and Derrick Johnson (ankle) and CBs Jalil Brown (groin) and Brandon Flowers (foot) were limited during practice Friday, Sept. 7, and are listed as questionable for Week 1.
Source: KFFL.com

Sep 06 06:43 pm

Kansas City Chiefs CB Jalil Brown (groin), CB Brandon Flowers (foot) and LB Derrick Johnson (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
Source: KFFL.com

Def / STs

	#1	San Francisco 49ers	SFO	9
	#2	Denver Broncos	DEN	9
	#3	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	12
	#4	Chicago Bears	CHI	8
	#5	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	5
	#6	Green Bay Packers	GNB	4
	#7	Cincinnati Bengals	CIN	12
	#8	New England Patriots	NWE	10
	#9	Dallas Cowboys	DAL	11
	#10	Atlanta Falcons	ATL	6
	#11	New York Giants	NYG	9
	#12	Houston Texans	HOU	8
	#13	St. Louis Rams	STL	11
	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	12
	#15	New York Jets	NYJ	10
	#16	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	8
	#17	Washington Redskins	WAS	5
	#18	Carolina Panthers	CAR	4
	#19	Tennessee Titans	TEN	8
	#20	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	5
	#21	Arizona Cardinals	ARI	9
	#22	San Diego Chargers	SDG	8
	#23	Cleveland Browns	CLE	10
	#24	New Orleans Saints	NOR	7
	#25	Miami Dolphins	MIA	6
	#26	Kansas City Chiefs	KAN	10
	#27	Buffalo Bills	BUF	12
	#28	Indianapolis Colts	IND	8
	#29	Oakland Raiders	OAK	7
	#30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	TAM	5
	#31	Detroit Lions	DET	9
	#32	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	9
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