Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found unconscious at a homeless encampment in the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, leaving fans in shock.
According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, former NFL player Kevin Johnson, 55 people were pronounced dead at the scene.
His cause of death was “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless camp, the medical examiner said.
His close friends revealed that Johnson was facing serious health issues that contributed to his situation, as reported by CNN.
The cause of his death was ruled a homicide and the investigation continues.
Who was Kevin Johnson?
Kevin Johnson was born and raised in Southern California, where he began his college football career at Los Angeles Harbor College before moving to Texas Southern.
Johnson was taken in a fourth-round draft with the 86th pick by New England in 1993, but he was released in August of that year.
After stints with the Patriots, Vikings and Raiders, Johnson finished his career with the Eagles.
He made 43 tackles, including seven sacks, and returned a fumble for a touchdown in two years with Philadelphia. Johnson played in 15 games for the Raiders in 1997.
Johnson later played in the Arena Football League for Orlando and Los Angeles. He won a championship with the Orlando Predators in 1998.
