"LOS ANGELES -- Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Johnson, 55, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unconscious. His death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated. A fourth-round draft pick by New England in 1993, Johnson spent time with the Patriots, Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders before landing with the Eagles."
"He had 43 tackles and seven sacks and returned a fumble for a touchdown in two years with Philadelphia. He played 15 games for the Raiders in 1997. Johnson later played in the Arena Football League for Orlando and Los Angeles. The Los Angeles native played collegiately at Texas Southern. Investigators believe Johnson had been living at the encampment at the time of his death. Friends said Johnson had health issues later in life that contributed to his situation."
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that Kevin Johnson, 55, died of blunt head trauma and stab wounds and was pronounced dead after being found unconscious Wednesday morning. The death was ruled a homicide and is under investigation. A fourth-round pick by New England in 1993, Johnson played for the Patriots, Vikings, Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles, recording 43 tackles, seven sacks and a fumble-return touchdown during two seasons with Philadelphia and appearing in 15 games for the Raiders in 1997. He later played in the Arena Football League for Orlando and Los Angeles and collegiately at Texas Southern. Investigators believe he was living at a homeless encampment, and friends said health issues later in life contributed to his situation.
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