NAZEEH JOHNSON NEWS

Leads Chiefs in tackles Sunday Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.

Impact Johnson played nearly all of Kansas City's defensive snaps in Week 12, and he posted eight-plus tackles for the third week straight. If he plays a similarly-significant role in Week 13 versus the Raiders, he'll project as a good IDP play in most formats.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight tackles in loss Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact The cornerback also played on all 71 defensive snaps. Johnson played on 91 percent of the defensive snaps in Kansas City's Week 10 win over the Broncos, and he now has 18 tackles (11 solo) over those last two contests. The 2022 seventh-round pick will try to continue solidifying his place as the Chiefs' starting right corner opposite Trent McDuffie in Week 12 against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high in tackles Sunday Johnson recorded 10 total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-14 win over the Broncos.

Impact Johnson not only led the Chiefs in total tackles in Sunday's win, but he also doubled his previous career high for tackles in a single game (five). The Marshall product tallied the first sack of his young career as well, bringing down Bo Nix for a 17-yard loss in the first quarter. Expect Johnson to continue starting opposite Trent McDuffie as one of the Chiefs' top outside cornerbacks, especially after Sunday's performance.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nazeeh Johnson's First NFL Career Sack Goes for 17-yard Loss vs. Bo Nix Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson earns his first NFL career sack on Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

NOVEMBER 10 • CHIEFS.COM

Ready to rock Johnson (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Johnson missed Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Buccaneers due to a concussion sustained the week prior. However, the third-year pro was a full participant in practice throughout the week and has passed through the NFL's five-step protocol in time to play Sunday. Expect Johnson to serve as one of the Chiefs' top outside corners in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with full practice Johnson (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Johnson missed Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a concussion he suffered in Week 8 against the Raiders. His ability to practice in full Wednesday is a sign that the 2022 seventh-round pick is trending towards playing Sunday against the Broncos, but he'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before being able to return. Across seven regular-season games, Johnson has logged 14 tackles (six solo).

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Chiefs' Week 8 win over the Raiders. He was able to end the week with consecutive limited practices, but the 2022 seventh-round pick has been unable to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocols. Johnson's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10. Joshua Williams is the top candidate to start at corner Monday alongside Trent McDuffie.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Friday Johnson (concussion) was a limited participant at Kansas City's practice Friday.

Impact Johnson suffered a concussion in the team's Week 8 win over the Raiders, opening the week as a non-participant at practice Thursday. The cornerback's participation Friday is a step in the right direction, but he will still have to clear concussion protocol ahead of Monday's matchup with the Buccaneers in order to play.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Thursday Johnson (concussion) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Johnson, who was placed in the concussion protocol during Kansas City's win over the Raiders in Week 8, will need to gain full clearance in order to be eligible for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers. In order to foster optimism about his chances of playing Week 9, Johnson will likely have to upgrade to non-contact practice activity by Friday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Raiders Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Johnson will remain in the league's concussion protocols, which he'll have to clear in order to play in the Chiefs' Week 9 game against the Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 4. He'll end Sunday's game with five tackles (two solo), and Joshua Williams and Keith Taylor are candidates to see increased snaps with the first-team defense opposite starting corner Trent McDuffie.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Johnson has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Johnson suffered a head injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Keith Taylor is the top candidate to see more snaps at corner with the Chiefs' first-team defense.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 1 Johnson (hamstring) was listed as a full participant during practice Monday and is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' off...

Impact Johnson nursed a hamstring injury during training camp while also continuing his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last season. The Marshall product hasn't suited up since 2022 when he appeared in 11 regular-season games and only contributed on special teams. He'll likely have a similar role this season, barring injuries to the Chiefs' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Johnson missed practice Monday due to a hamstring issue, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Johnson logged 28 defensive snaps along with seven special-teams snaps in Saturday's preseason loss to Detroit without recording any stats. He's likely to make the 53-man roster as a backup corner and special-teams player if he's able to get healthy. It's not yet clear how severe the hamstring issue is or whether Johnson will be able to play in Kansas City's final exhibition contest Thursday versus Chicago.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Johnson missed practice Monday due to a hamstring issue, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Johnson logged 28 defensive snaps along with seven special-teams snaps in Saturday's preseason loss to Detroit without recording any stats. He's likely to make the 53-man roster as a backup corner and special-teams player if he's able to get healthy. It's not yet clear how severe the hamstring issue is or whether Johnson will be able to play in Kansas City's final exhibition contest Thursday versus Chicago.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Sunday Johnson (knee) is taking part in practice Sunday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Johnson tore his ACL last July and tweaked the same knee last week, but it appears he has avoided a serious setback. As such, he'll continue to get reps in camp as he looks to secure the starting spot at right corner for the Chiefs.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Johnson (knee) wasn't practicing Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Johnson, who tore his right ACL in July of last year, tweaked the same knee earlier in the week and could continue to miss time with the issue. The Marshall product has an opportunity to be one of Kansas City's top cornerbacks in 2024, with L'Jarius Sneed leaving the Chiefs this offseason. Expect Ekow Boye-Doe and Miles Battle to see more reps with Kansas City's first-team defense with Johnson missing time.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

No pads or helmet Sunday Head coach Andy Reid said Sunday that Johnson did not suit up in pads Sunday after tweaking his right knee, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact It's the same knee that Johnson underwent surgery for a torn ACL in July of 2023. Johnson's health during training camp will play a big part in whether he can earn a starting spot at corner, a role that was vacated after the Chiefs traded L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans in March. Johnson played in 11 regular-season games in his rookie campaign in 2022, registering eight tackles (five solo) while playing 96 snaps on special teams.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives injury updates on Chris Jones, Nazeeh Johnson after Sunday's practice Kansas City #Chiefs HC Andy Reid gives injury updates on Chris Jones, Nazeeh Johnson after Sunday’s practice

JULY 28 • USATODAY.COM

Suiting up for practice Johnson (knee) participated during the first day of padded practice Friday, PJ Green of Fox4 News Kansas City reports.

Impact Johnson was recovering from a torn ACL as recently as Wednesday, but he now appears to be back at or near full speed. After the Chiefs lost L'Jarius Sneed during free agency, there could be some competition at camp for boundary reps at corner this season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Johnson is nursing a right knee injury at training camp with Kansas City, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson missed the entirety of the 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee and it's unclear if he's dealing with an injury related to that or not. Kansas City will begin its preseason action Aug. 10 against the Jaguars and the cornerback will set his sights on being ready to go for that contest.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first-team reps Johnson (knee) was spotted working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Wednesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Johnson missed all of Kansas City's 2023 campaign due to a torn ACL, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 2022 seventh-round pick has played no defensive snaps across his 11 games in the NFL, but with the departure of L'Jarius Sneed this offseason, Johnson could be thrust into the mix as a starting or rotational cornerback for the Chiefs in 2024.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pens ERFA contract Johnson (knee) signed his contract with the Chiefs as a exclusive rights free agent Tuesday.

Impact Johnson spent the entire 2023 campaign on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. He contributed exclusively on special teams as a rookie back in 2022, and prior to tearing his ACL it was expected that Johnson would get a chance to compete for expanded defensive opportunities. If his recovery concludes without any setbacks, Johnson could pick up where he left off this offseason.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

NFL rumors: Chiefs to tender exclusive rights free agent DB Nazeeh Johnson NFL rumors: The Chiefs will tender exclusive rights free agent defensive back Nazeeh Johnson.

MARCH 11 • USATODAY.COM

Andy Reid Provides Major Injury Update on Nazeeh Johnson Reid had news on the status of Johnson following his training camp injury suffered on Saturday.

JULY 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Andy Reid Provides Major Injury Update on Nazeeh Johnson Reid had news on the status of Johnson following his training camp injury suffered on Saturday.

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM