There are a lot of new young additions to the linebacking corps these days, but one man still stands tallest in the room. Derrick Johnson isn’t going anywhere, despite a recent Achilles tear, and his hard work to return from such a devastating injury shows exactly why he still commands the respect he does, both in the locker room and on the field.
The Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker faced a serious uphill climb over the last year, especially at the age of 34, to return from the second season-ending injury of his career. To be specific, it was the second Achilles tendon tear of his career.