Former Texans first-round pick CB Kevin Johnson to retire

[Brisco_County]

I came across this today and figured some of you would be interested. Johnson is making the right choice to preserve his noggin.

Former Texans first-round pick Kevin Johnson retiring (usatoday.com)

 

[badboy]

Smart move at least he was in the show.

 

[powda]

I came across this today and figured some of you would be interested. Johnson is making the right choice to preserve his noggin.

Former Texans first-round pick Kevin Johnson retiring (usatoday.com)

I liked him a lot as a rookie and thought he showed a lot of promise. Everything went to hell after that. Seemed like a classy guy and wish him the best. (I'm unaware of any dw style stories regarding him.)

 

[thunderkyss]

Ditto. Hopefully long term damage hasn't set in. I pray he succeeds in whatever he decides to do.

 

[Carr Bombed]

That fall in preseason destroyed him, one of the weirdest damn injuries I ever saw. Nobody touched him.

 

[Earl34]

That fall in preseason destroyed him, one of the weirdest damn injuries I ever saw. Nobody touched him.

Was that the play he banged his head on a missed tackle?

 

[Carr Bombed]

Was that the play he banged his head on a missed tackle?

Yes.. That one!

I had a migraine watching it.. I remember players took a knee and K.J. was no longer home.. He was out of there for a minute. Definitely brain trauma on that fall.

 

[dream_team]

Dude had alot of talent and potential. Really liked him as a prospect. Unfortunate what he's had to deal with.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Due to his concussion history, I strongly suggested that he retire long time ago when still with the Texans. He took a long time to make the only prudent decision. Hopefully, he is not left with significant residual, and can live out a relatively normal life outside of football.

 

[texanhead08]

He made a wise decision.