Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) communicates with teammates during the Dec. 21, 2008 home game against the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs lost 31-38.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) celebrates a fumble recovery during the Oct. 20, 2013 home game against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs won 17-16.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the National Anthem before the game against the Washington Redskins on Dec 8th.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) signals to his teammates during the Dec. 23, 2006 away game against the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs won 20-9.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon on the 8th of September 2013 at EverBank Field. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jaguars 28-2.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) looks into the offensive backfield during the Nov. 6, 2011 home game against the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs lost 3-31.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) stands on the field during the Dec. 11, 2005 away game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Chiefs lost 28-31.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) tries to block a pass during the Dec. 17, 2005 away game against the New York Giants. The Chiefs lost 17-27.

Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Tamba Hali (91) and Derrick Johnson (56) warm up before the Aug. 17, 2014 away game against the Carolina Panthers. The Chiefs lost 16-28.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) runs with the ball after making an interception during the Jan. 3, 2009 away game against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs won 44-24.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) stands on the field during the Sept. 7, 2008 away game against the New England Patriots. The Chiefs lost 10-17.

Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Derrick Johnson (56), Justin Houston (50) and Tamba Hali (91) pose for the camera before the 2012 Pro Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) celebrates a touchdown during the Oct. 20, 2013 home game against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs won 17-16.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) tackles a ballcarrier during the Dec. 1, 2013 home game against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs lost 28-35.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) celebrates a big play during the Dec. 1, 2013 home game against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs lost 28-35.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) sacks quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the Dec. 22, 2013 home game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs lost 7-23.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) interacts with a young fan during a 2014 community relations event.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) enters the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013.