Tim Johnson (linebacker) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | February 7, 1978 Fairfield, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Fairfield (AL) | ||||||
| College: | Youngstown State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2001 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | international | ||||||
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Tim Maurice Johnson (born February 7, 1978) is a former gridiron football player. He played as a linebacker, a position that helps stop the other team from scoring. Tim played for several teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders, and Calgary Stampeders. He first joined the NFL in 2001 after playing college football at Youngstown State.
Tim Johnson's Football Journey
Tim Johnson is well-known for some exciting moments during his professional career. One memorable play happened in Super Bowl XXXVII. He blocked a punt while playing for the Oakland Raiders. This blocked punt was then returned for a touchdown, which is a huge play in football! Because of his great performance, his teammate Jerry Rice named him the Special Teams Player of the Year.
Tim also showed his fun side on the TV show "Hard Knocks" in 2001. He did a funny impression of his teammate, Shannon Sharpe.
Working to Make Football Safer
After his playing days, Tim Johnson became the CEO of the Head Impact Prevention Football League (HIP). This league is working to make football safer for players. They use special helmets and shoulder pads that are changed to help prevent concussions. Concussions are serious head injuries that can happen in sports. Tim's work helps protect young athletes.
Coaching and Beyond
Tim Johnson later returned to his old college, Youngstown State. He worked there as the Director of Player Personnel. This job involves helping to find and manage players for the team. During a game in February 2021, there was an incident where Tim made contact with an opposing player. After this, he was not allowed on the sidelines for the rest of that season.
