PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 8: Defensive lineman Kevin Johnson #94 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the sideline during a game against the Washington Redskins at Veterans Stadium on October 8, 1995 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 37-34. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive linemen Kevin Johnson died on Wednesday morning due to what is determined to be “blunt head trauma and stab wounds,” according to the medical examiner.
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Johnson, 55, was found unconscious at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles. His death was later ruled a homicide and is currently being investigated. Johnson was said to be living at the encampment at the time of his death, according to investigators.
According to Johnson’s friends, the lineman struggled with health issues later in his life.
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Johnson attended Texas Southern University from 1991 to 1992 and was a fourth-round pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson had 43 tackles and seven sacks, while adding a fumble returned for a touchdown during his two years with the Eagles. After his NFL career, Johnson played arena football for Orlando and Los Angeles.
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