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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 20, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Chiefs counting on talented rookie defensive backs in Super Bowl

Chiefs rookie DBs Jaylen Watson, Trent McDuffie and Joshua Williams have delivered all season and will be in the spotlight on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs counting on talented rookie defensive backs in Super Bowl

Chiefs Re-Sign Elijah Lee to Practice Squad, Promote Nazeeh Johnson The Chiefs bring up their final 2022 draft pick and reunite with an old friend on Wednesday morning.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed to Kansas City The Chiefs selected Johnson in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 259th overall.

Impact Can you tell the Chiefs wanted to improve their cornerback personnel? Johnson is the fourth cornerback they selected in the 2022 Draft after Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams and Jaylen Watson. Johnson, out of Marshall, is the most athletic of any of them, boasting a 4.38-second 40, 42-inch vertical jump and 129-inch broad jump at 5-foot-10, 199 pounds. With short arms, it's possible Johnson will focus on slot snaps rather than serving as a boundary corner.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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