Overview
- The Chiefs honored Derrick Johnson with induction into the team's Hall of Honor and addition to the Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony at Arrowhead Stadium.
- Johnson finished his Kansas City career as the franchise leader in tackles with 1,146 and made four Pro Bowls with two AP All-Pro nods in 2011 and 2015.
- He began his NFL career as the 15th overall pick in 2005, played 14 seasons including a six-game stint with Oakland in 2018, and signed a one-day contract in 2019 to retire as a Chief.
- Off the field Johnson founded the Defend the Dream Foundation in 2012 to expand school libraries and donate books, and he co-authored a children's book released in 2025 that ties to his literacy work.
- Johnson is married to Brittni Johnson, they have six children, his wife publicly celebrated the honor, and public records list his career earnings at about $54.4 million while net worth estimates remain unconfirmed.