Reggie Ragland’s locker at the Chiefs’ practice facility is located right next to Derrick Johnson’s, one of the team’s defensive alpha dogs.
The two share the same position, inside linebacker, and for someone like Ragland — a gym rat who has been studying Johnson for years — this small fact represents a stroke of good fortune that reflects the good vibes he’s already received in Kansas City.
“I think I fit in real well,” said Ragland, who was acquired from the Buffalo Bills last week for a fourth-round pick in 2019. “The guys have welcomed me with open arms.