Chiefs star Derrick Johnson heads to free agency
Derrick Johnson, Chiefs career tackles leader and four time Pro Bowl selection, will become a free agent when his contract expires at the start of the new league year March 24. He intends to keep playing, thankful for 13 seasons in Kansas City, and says he plans to play several more years before retiring as a Chief. Johnson was a 2005 first round pick who endured early benching but rebuilt into a durable starter, compiling 1262 tackles, 27 1/2 sacks, 14 interceptions with four returned for touchdowns, an MVP season in 2011, and mentoring younger linebackers. Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt and coach Andy Reid lauded his work ethic, leadership, and community impact as the team shifts toward younger players.
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Kansas coach Self rode Azubuike to pace a comeback as the big man drew fouls, avoided a fourth, and anchored the late surge. Lagerald Vick and Azubuike ignited KU’s second half run, stretching a nine point edge to double digits while guards fed the post. Self lauded the decision as pivotal in a one game back of first place Tech in the Big 12 with five to play.
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