Kamal Johnson

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Kamal Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-09) December 9, 1991 (age 32)
Newark, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Willingboro (NJ)
College: Temple
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Kamal Johnson (born December 9, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently retired. He played college football at Temple. [1] He is also a member of Groove Phi Groove SFI. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 2014. [2]

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Professional career

Miami Dolphins

After going unselected in the 2014 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 12, 2014. [3] On August 30, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. [4]

Johnson was waived on June 10, 2017. [5]

Washington Redskins

Johnson signed with the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on January 1, 2016. [6] On January 14, 2016, Johnson signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins. [7] He was released on May 2. [8]

San Diego Chargers

Johnson was signed by the San Diego Chargers. On September 3, 2019, he was released by the Chargers. [9]

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