Derrick Johnson news
The gist
The Chiefs named Derrick Johnson drum honoree and will unveil him in their Ring of Honor at halftime Sunday.
The honor caps a 13-year Kansas City career that made him the franchise's top tackler at linebacker.
How it unfolded
- Sep 17, 2026The Chiefs announced the NFL Players Choir will sing the national anthem before Sunday's 7:20 p.m. kickoff, with the Lenexa Fire Department providing colors and four T-38 Talons from Whiteman Air Force Base flying over.
- Sep 18, 2026Kansas City confirmed it will host Indianapolis on Sunday, September 20 at Arrowhead Stadium for its annual Legends Game honoring newest Hall of Fame inductee LB Derrick Johnson.
- Sep 19, 2026The Chiefs chose Derrick Johnson as their drum honoree for Week 2 against the Colts.