[KC Chiefs.com] The Chiefs announced today that LB Derrick Johnson and G/T Ikechuku Ndukwe have signed their restricted free agent tenders.
Johnson was one of over 200 NFL players affected by new, uncapped rules for 2010. He was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after five seasons in the league, but when that number increased to six accrued seasons for an uncapped 2010, Johnson lost those UFA rights.
By signing the tender offer with Kansas City, Johnson is guaranteed to make $2.475 million this season based off his reported tender level.
Ndukwe was tendered by the Chiefs before the beginning of the 2010 unrestricted free agency period. He was one of two offensive linemen to come to Kansas City, via trade, from Miami on August 24th. The other, G Andy Alleman, was not tendered this offseason and signed with the Colts earlier this month.
Glad we got DJ back. I think Romeo will know how to get the most out of him. He’ll be on the field more this year, where we need him.
Comment by Jeff in VA — March 25, 2010 @ 3:04 pm
Pheeeeew!!!!!
Comment by Chief Tom — March 25, 2010 @ 10:18 pm
I’m looking for DJ to play all over the field and if he can be taught the game like Bruschi with his physical skills he can finally turn into that great people expected him to be
Comment by Mykell in Cali — March 26, 2010 @ 12:30 am
Since when is players signing their tenders being considered the team re-signing them? Most players despise it, surely DJ does. Who is the moron who wrote this report? DJ is way too inconsistent and not a true team guy, and probably not worth whatever his asking price is. He will be gone after the upcoming season. Oh and Ndukwe “re-signing,” big friggin deal.
Comment by Nick in KANSAS — March 26, 2010 @ 10:01 am
D.J. needs to stay in KC. I have a bucket of faith for the guy. He will have a even better year next season.
Comment by Krypta Knight — March 27, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
Def happy they are bringing DJ back..He showed what he is capable of doing towards the end of the season.
Anyword on when the prime time games this season are to be released? I thought they were supposed to be last week then I heard it got pushed up a week..
If KC has atleast 2 primetime games Id be happy. Its been years since theyve been on MNF..I think with the emergence of Jamaal Charles the NFL would be smart to put them on a couple..Im thinking the NFL has pushed the release back because they are stalling for 1) they are waiting on old ass Favre to announce wether he is coming back or not and 2) the trouble Big Ben has been in..the dont want to award his ill moraled self the gift of Prime Time..
Comment by Dan B from Ohio — March 29, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
I don’t have a problem with resigning DJ. I feel he has been the product of coaching changes and different defensive schemes. It’s really harder on LB’s to adjust to new coaching styles and schemes. It’s more difficult than most people realize,they are the QB’s of the defense, not only are they responsible for their reads and gab responsibilities, but they are also responsible for the other positions on the defense, making sure everyone is line up correctly and orchestrating their core movement on any given play. I say this only because I feel he has the talent and skills to be a top LB, I would hate to see him reach his potential on another team especially after we’ve already invested plenty of time and money. We have a good defensive coordinator now, let’s see if it we can utilize his play making ability and start getting some returns on our investment. We’ve seen what he is capable of doing, I think one more year is a chance worth taking.
Comment by Ed F. from Oklahoma — April 3, 2010 @ 5:58 pm