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Derrick Johnson signs one-day contract to retire with the Kansas City Chiefs

The leading tackler in Kansas City Chiefs history retired as a member of the organization on Wednesday.

Former Texas Longhorns standout linebacker Derrick Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Chiefs to end a professional career that spanned 14 seasons:

It’s official now, the New chapter begins. I can’t thank the chiefs organization enough for rolling the red carpet out for my retirement. God has really been good to me over the years to say the least. Thanks to the Coaches, Players and Chiefs Fans for an amazing dream come true.