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Countdown to kickoff: 56 is Derrick Johnson and a Raiders record he celebrated a few years ago

Every game of Derrick Johnson’s pro career he has donned the number 56. When the Raiders signed him, rookie Azeem Victor was wearing it, but the 6th round pick gladly surrendered it when the 13-year veteran came on board.

The former 15th overall pick has spent his entire career with the Raiders rival Kansas City Chiefs. In that time he has made four Pro Bowls and was once named All Pro.

At the age of 35, the Chiefs were ready to move on from their longtime man in the middle and with Gruden’s love of aged veterans, Johnson soon joined the dark side.