Last three seasons with the Chicago Bears, Johnson won’t be available until the second half of the season because of an eight-game NFL suspension for violating probation on a gun charge. Cowboys sign the defensive tackle for a two-year contract with an intention of providing a late-season depth on a defensive line that lost starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson for the year. The team also released cornerback Nate Jones to create room for Johnson’s entry.
Johnson, a second-round draft choice in 2004, played three seasons with the Bears and recorded 101 tackles and nine sacks. Playing the decisive role Johnson along with other teammates helped the Bears establishing the League’s most productive defense during the 2005 NFL season. During the start of the 2006 season, Johnson was seen in more action due to the loss of Tommie Harris but his professional career was interrupted by recurring legal problems that led his final release from the Bears.
Johnson would become eligible to play by November that would be Cowboys ninth game of the season.
Via: Bloomberg
