Kamal Johnson facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end |
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| Born: | December 9, 1991 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 314 lb (142 kg) |
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| High school: | Willingboro (NJ) |
| College: | Temple |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Kamal Johnson was born on December 9, 1991. He is a former American football player who played as a defensive tackle. This position is part of the defensive line in football. Kamal played college football for the Temple University team.
After college, Kamal Johnson joined the Miami Dolphins in 2014. He was an undrafted free agent, which means he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft but was signed by a team afterward.
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Kamal Johnson's Football Journey
Kamal Johnson played for a few different teams during his professional football career. He started with the Miami Dolphins and later played for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers.
Time with the Miami Dolphins
Kamal Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 12, 2014. This was after the 2014 NFL draft. On August 30, 2014, he was placed on the injured reserve list. This means he couldn't play because of an injury.
He stayed with the Dolphins for a while. However, he was released from the team on June 10, 2017.
Playing for the Washington Redskins
Kamal Johnson joined the Washington Redskins on January 1, 2016. He was first signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Later, on January 14, 2016, he signed a "futures contract" with the Redskins. This type of contract means a player will join the team for the next season. He was released by the team on May 2 of that year.
With the San Diego Chargers
Kamal Johnson then signed with the San Diego Chargers. He was part of their team for a period. On September 3, 2019, the Chargers released him. This was his last known team in the NFL.
