Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died on Wednesday from blunt head trauma and stab wounds at a homeless encampment, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Johnson’s death was ruled a homicide, and police are investigating. Investigators believe Johnson was living at the encampment at the time of his death. He was also thought to have health issues. Johnson was 55.
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Johnson was a Los Angeles native and played for Westchester High School. He spent his college years at Texas Southern before being drafted in the fourth round in 1993 by the New England Patriots.
He played in 38 games for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders across three seasons. After his stint with the Raiders, Johnson played in the Arena Football League for the Orlando Predators and the Los Angeles Avengers. The Raiders released a statement mourning Johnson, who played in 15 games in Oakland in 1997.
He won an Arena Bowl Championship with the Predators. He finished his NFL career with 54 tackles, 7 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown. Johnson also had two playoff appearances in his career.
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