Originally added to the team during training camp in 2014 to provide linebacker depth and help on special teams, Mauga’s role increased rather rapidly with the Week 1 ruptured Achilles injury to Derrick Johnson that cost him his season.
All of a sudden, Mauga became the starter calling all of the defensive plays, and at season’s end, he led the 9-7 Chiefs with 103 (82 solo) tackles.
