Kansas City Chiefs don't plan to dump Derrick Johnson

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...errick-johnson


Sitting just $2.8 million under the cap, theKansas City Chiefs*still have plenty of money to move around if they plan to sign their draft class.

Parting ways with*Derrick Johnson, though, isn't in the cards. Team chairman Clark Hunt made it clear that the 32-year-old inside linebacker -- due $5.2 million in the final year of his contract -- is safe.

"Derrick is obviously one of the greatest inside linebackers to ever play for the club and there are some pretty good ones, if you go back in time," Hunt said, per The Kansas City Star. "In terms of the modern era of theChiefs, it's hard to think about the club without thinking about Derrick at inside linebacker. He's a great leader, he's a tremendous person, represents the club well on and off the field.*We're looking forward to having him back this year,hopefully good as new.

"You mentioned that his contract is up this year. There will be a point in time where we address that," he said. "But it just hasn't been germane to this point."

The*Chiefs*saw Johnson notch just four tackles before tearing his Achilles' tendon against Tennessee in the season opener, but coach Andy Reid at last month's combine said the veteran linebacker*"might be in the best shape"*of his life.

As the*second highest ranked*inside or middle linebacker in the NFL since 2007, per Pro Football Focus, Johnson will be counted on to man the center of K.C.'s defense next to the recently signed*Josh Mauga.

After finishing 28th in the league against the run last season, it makes sense that theChiefs*aren't willing to part ways with one of their only proven run-stuffers for 2015.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by Why Not?

Seeing how he never played for the 49ers, this is actually untrue

I missed the Trent Green and Matt Cassel eras in 49er history

[ILChief]

He will be fine

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by Mike in SW-MO

Age is a big factor. Auburn girl was probably 19-20.

Also, Females tend To heal better all things being equal.

True. I also think that when you are in as good of shape as NFL players are, you tend to heal faster too.

Chad Johnson and his ACL tears.

I did not have to worry about playing in the NFL and my recovery has got me so I can run a little and do my job.
Heel spurs on both legs. Achilles intentionally cut so the spurs can be ground off.
Doc said intentionally cut is better than a tear, because it is smooth instead of a bunch of strands.