San Diego Chargers
Jarret Johnson - #96 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 260 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/14/1981 |
| Birthplace | Homestead, FL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 4th round, 12th pick by Ravens |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | 0 |
Effects of '01 Tomlinson-Vick deal still lingering
Ten years ago, San Diego made the difficult decision of passing on the NFL draft's No. 1 prospect, QB Michael Vick.
New California stadiums unlikely due to budget issues
The Chargers, Raiders and 49ers all received grim news on Monday, as their hopes of having state money go to new stadiums was dismissed by politicians.
Chargers sign S Sanders
The Chargers signed veteran S Bob Sanders on Thursday night. The Colts cut the injury-plagued Sanders last week.
Chargers sign two, tender 10
San Diego will try to keep as many of their free agents as possible by tendering many of their key free agents.
AFC West free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the AFC West.
Smith: No long-term contract for WR Jackson
Although the Chargers placed the franchise tag on WR Vincent Jackson earlier in the week, GM A.J. Smith said Friday he had no plan to negotiate a long-term contract with Jackson.
AFC West 2010 season-in-review team reports
Matt Cassel had a sparkling 27-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio in directing the Chiefs to a surprising first-place finish in the AFC West.
Chargers promote Wilks
Chargers head coach Norv Turner promoted Steve Wilks, the team's secondary coach the last two seasons, to assistant head coach/secondary.
Naanee's fate likely sealed in San Diego
WR Legedu Naanee wasn't exactly on the top of the Chargers' free-agent priority list entering the offseason, but he might have just fallen to the bottom of it after last week's run-in with the law.
Chargers sign RB Summers
The Chargers signed RB Frank Summers, who ended his season on the Steelers' practice squad.
Chargers franchise WR Jackson
The Chargers have placed the "non-exclusive" franchise tag on WR Vincent Jackson, likely keeping him in San Diego for another season.
Chargers WR Naanee arrested
Chargers WR Legedu Naanee was arrested in Indianapolis and charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest early Saturday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Super Bowl still looking for first 'true' home team
Next season's champion will be crowned at Lucas Oil Stadium, and history tells us that the Colts will not be part of Super Bowl XLVI.
Sproles' likely departure could hurt Bolts in many areas
While the writing has been on the wall for some time that RB Darren Sproles is very unlikely to be back in San Diego in 2011, we hear the Chargers are going to miss him as more than just a ...
Hali skipping Pro Bowl for personal reasons
After being named as a replacement for Steelers OLB James Harrison on Sunday, Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali has already asked out of the Pro Bowl for personal reasons.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have re-signed left tackle Jared Gaither to a four-year contract and signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Jarret Johnson, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, to a four-year deal.|||||||
Johnson was with Baltimore for nine seasons. He played in a Ravens franchise-record 129 consecutive regular-season games and has started 89 in a row, including playoffs. He had 56 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last year.
The Baltimore Ravens re-signed linebacker Jarret Johnson to a three-year, $13 million deal Saturday. Johnson, 25, was drafted in the fourth round out of Alabama by Baltimore in 2003 and will join the NFL's top-ranked defense as its only new starter after All-Pro Adalius Thomas signed with New England.|||||||
The 6-foot-3, 270-pound Johnson has 144 tackles, three sacks and one interception in four seasons while lining up at defensive end, along with inside and outside linebacker.
