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49. Michael Johnson

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49. Michael Johnson

A Third Round Pick from Georgia Tech in 2009, Michael Johnson would play all but one of his ten seasons in the NFL as a Cincinnati Bengal.

After three years of being used on special teams or pass-rushing situations, Johnson finally won the permanent starting job at Right Defensive End in 2012.  He had his best season that year with an 11.5 Sack performance with 52 Tackles, and he had a career-high 56 Tackles in 2013.

Johnson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Free Agent in 2014, but was only there for one year as he signed back with the Bengals for the 2015 campaign, and resumed his role as the starting RDE. He played there until he retired in 2018.

As a Bengal, Johnson recorded 40.5 Sacks.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 70th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/25/09.
  • Departed:

    Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Free Agent 3/11/14.

    Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent 3/15/15.

    Departed (2): Retired after the 2018 Season

  • Games Played: 141
  • Notable Statistics:

    106 Games Started 
    4 Interceptions
    32 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    6 Forced Fumbles
    3 Fumble Recoveries
    40.5 Quarterback Sacks
    371 Combined Tackles
    248 Solo Tackles
    123 Assisted Tackles
    60 Tackles for Loss
    102 Quarterback Hits
    59 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games
    9 Combined Tackles
    6 Solo Tackles
    3 Assisted Tackles
    1 Tackle of Loss
    1 Quarterback Hit

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None
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