Former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson, aged 55, was discovered deceased in a Los Angeles homeless encampment on January 22nd. Authorities are investigating his death as a homicide, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner citing blunt head trauma and stab wounds as the cause.
Johnson, a Los Angeles native, played in the NFL during the 1990s, notably for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders. His NFL career began after being drafted by the New England Patriots in 1993. Following his NFL tenure, Johnson also played in the Arena Football League, winning an ArenaBowl with the Orlando Predators in 1998.