1. Landon Tremone Johnson was born on March 13,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
24 Facts About Landon Johnson
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Landon Johnson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft.
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Landon Johnson played collegiately at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Landon Johnson played in 47 games during his career, starting 45 including 10 as a Defensive End.
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Landon Johnson was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference in both 2002 and 2003, and was named Academic All-Big Ten team for all four years.
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Landon Johnson graduated in May 2003 with a degree in General Health Science.
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Landon Johnson ended the season as the team's leader with 133 tackles, 92 of which came in the last seven games.
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Landon Johnson became the third Bengals rookie to earn the tackling title, joining Takeo Spikes and James Francis.
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Landon Johnson had six pass deflections, two sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery, and nine special teams tackles.
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Landon Johnson's pass break-ups total was tied for the team-high for linebackers.
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In 2006, Landon Johnson totaled 113 tackles on the year and recorded his first career interception.
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Landon Johnson began the season with 8 tackles in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Landon Johnson then had eight tackles in consecutive games: New England and Tampa Bay.
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Landon Johnson then led the team with 11 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens, followed by a team-high 8 tackles and a forced fumble on Lorenzo Neal against the San Diego Chargers.
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Landon Johnson then finished up against the New Orleans Saints with 14 tackles, a career-high.
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Landon Johnson finished the season leading the team in tackles in five games, while finishing second in another five games and was tied for the team lead with two fumble recoveries.
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Landon Johnson had five pass deflections, fourth on the team.
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Landon Johnson began the first eight games of the season at outside linebacker, but finished the second half of the season at middle linebacker due to other injuries on the team.
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Landon Johnson began the season with 8 tackles against the Browns and then 7 against the Seahawks.
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Landon Johnson was then second with 10 tackles against the Buffalo Bills, then led the team with 11 tackles against the Ravens.
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Landon Johnson had a third down stop for no gain on Rams' running back Steven Jackson.
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Landon Johnson became an unrestricted free agent in the 2008 offseason.
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On March 7,2008, Landon Johnson signed a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
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Landon Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions on March 19,2010.