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LB Derrick Johnson signs one-day contract to retire as Chief

Chiefs' Derrick Johnson leaves game vs Raiders with Achilles injury
Scott Halleran
<p>HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 13: Derrick Johnson #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during their game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)</p>
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Posted at 9:30 PM, May 08, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-08 22:30:51-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Derrick Johnson followed in fellow former University of Texas star Jamaal Charles' footsteps Wednesday, signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs drafted Johnson more than 14 years ago and he went on to become the franchise's all-time leader in tackles during 13 seasons despite missing significant chunks of two seasons with torn Achilles' tendons.

He "broke" the defensive huddle one last time with the Chiefs at Wednesday's practice.

The inside linebacker was a four-time Pro-Bowler with the Chiefs after being drafted 15th overall in 2005. He spent his final season in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders.

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