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    Michael Johnson

    MichaelJohnson

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      2/7/1987
    • College
      Georgia Tech
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 3, Pk 70 (CIN)
    • Birthplace
      Selma, AL

    Stats

    • SOLO
      268
    • SACK
      44.5
    • FF
      8
    • INT
      4
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    Racing Positions

      • Bengals' free-agent philosophy: Active if the price is right
        • 7Y
        • Katherine Terrell
        Bengals' free-agent philosophy: Active if the price is right
        • Bengals' 2018 draft class mediocre outside of safety Jessie Bates
          • 7Y
          • Katherine Terrell
          Bengals
          • Bengals free agents: Who stays, who goes?
            • 7Y
            • Katherine Terrell
            Tyler Eifert
            • Why are Bengals fading? $34M in injured players is a start
              • 8Y
              • Katherine Terrell
              Why are Bengals fading? $34M in injured players is a start
              • A look at how the Bucs got to 3-5 and Dirk Koetter's future
                • 8Y
                • Jenna Laine
                Jameis Winston
                • How can Bucs ease transition on defense? Lean on Jason Pierre-Paul
                  • 8Y
                  • Jenna Laine
                  Jason Pierre-Paul
                  • Michael Johnson's first NFL TD: 10 years and one lucky bounce
                    • 8Y
                    • Katherine Terrell
                    Michael Johnson
                    • Bengals continue to pull out late-game magic to defeat Dolphins
                      • 8Y
                      • Katherine Terrell
                      Bengals continue to pull out late-game magic to defeat Dolphins
                      • Unbeaten Bengals still searching for true identity
                        • 8Y
                        • Katherine Terrell
                        Unbeaten Bengals still searching for true identity
                        • Bengals lose DE Johnson to first-half knee injury
                          • 8Y
                          • Katherine Terrell
                          Michael Johnson

                        NFL News

                        2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position

                        2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position

                        Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
                        How Prescott's leadership has grown in decade with Cowboys

                        How Prescott's leadership has grown in decade with Cowboys

                        After 10 seasons, Prescott's focus is on helping his teammates grow so they can attain the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl.
                        Why the Seahawks extended Super Bowl standout Derick Hall

                        Why the Seahawks extended Super Bowl standout Derick Hall

                        Seattle's outside linebacker signed a three-year, $42 million contract extension earlier this month.
                        Chargers 2026 offseason: Five things we've learned in OTAs

                        Chargers 2026 offseason: Five things we've learned in OTAs

                        Things are changing in Los Angeles for the Chargers. Here's what we learned in OTAs.
                        Hurts: Nothing can take away what Eagles, Brown accomplished

                        Hurts: Nothing can take away what Eagles, Brown accomplished

                        Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, briefly focusing on what they achieved during their four years together before spinning things forward.
                        2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Jordan Love shows off big arm

                        2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Jordan Love shows off big arm

                        Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
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