Former Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson has decided to retire after 14 years in the NFL. He'll sign a one-day contract with the Chiefs next week to finish his career.
Johnson provided the update to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. He'll follow in the footsteps of former K.C. running back Jamaal Charles, who signed a one-day deal Wednesday to enter retirement as a Chief.
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The 36-year-old Johnson tore his Achilles in Week 14 of the 2016 season after totaling 90 tackles, one sack and one interception in 13 games, and he has never been quite the same player since.