Johnson has announced his retirement, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Johnson was never the pass-rushing threat that most teams look for in a 3-4 outside linebacker, but he still managed to play 184 games over 12 seasons for the Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers. He was a solid run defender for both teams, and he finishes his career with 506 tackles (350 sacks) and 25.5 sacks.

Johnson will return to action this Sunday at Buffalo after missing the Seahawks game to attend the birth of his baby girl, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Baby and mother are both healthy and happy, and Johnson will be back on the field with his teammates on Sunday. "It's a unique situation, and it ended up perfectly, especially with the way the guys played," said Johnson of missing his team's upset win over the defending champs.

Chargers OLB Jarret Johnson has agreed to take a pay cut. Johnson was previously scheduled to earn a $4 million salary and count $5.5 million against the cap in the third year of a four-year, $19 million deal. He'll now earn a $1 million base and a $2 million signing bonus, clearing $1 million in cap space. The 32-year-old has recorded just 4.5 sacks in 26 games with San Diego.

Chargers OLB Jarret Johnson underwent left hand surgery earlier this week. Johnson injured the hand against the Dolphins in Week 11 and is in a cast. There's no timetable for his return. Johnson had already missed three games earlier this year due to a hamstring injury. "It's by far my toughest year personally," he said. "It's frustrating. It's tough when the team needs help and you can't help."

Chargers declared OLB Jarret Johnson, QB Brad Sorensen, WR Lavelle Hawkins, SS Brandon Taylor, OT Mike Remmers, OT Nick Becton and OT Steve Schilling.

Chargers OLB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Colts. Johnson wasn't able to practice this week, but did some running on the side Saturday. The Chargers have yet to rule him out for Week 6 and his status will likely come down to a game-time decision.

Chargers OLB Jarret Johnson exited Week 5 against the Raiders with a right leg injury. Johnson was unable to put any weight on his leg and is done for the game. With Dwight Freeney already out for the season, his loss would be another major blow to the Chargers' defense.

Chargers signed OLB Jarret Johnson, formerly of the Ravens, to a four-year contract. The Ravens wanted Johnson, but not enough to keep him in Purple. Jets coach Rex Ryan was also interested in reuniting with Johnson. Turning 30 in August, Johnson has established a niche as one of the league's most effective outside linebackers against the run and least effective in reaching the quarterback. He won't fill San Diego's need for a pass rusher, but he can form an effective tag-team with Antwan Barnes. Johnson will also add a hard edge to a defense that had gone soft.

The Ravens have "remained in touch" with free agent LB Jarret Johnson. The Ravens have informed Johnson they'd like to re-sign him, but admitted it will be difficult due to his expected interest in free agency. Unless the soon-to-be 31-year-old linebacker is greeted by an unexpectedly soft market, he will be moving on from Baltimore.

Jarret Johnson confirmed that his agent has not held any recent discussions about returning to the Ravens. "I'm sure they have talked," said Johnson. "But there is nothing active going on. The Ravens will be in the mix. I have been there so long. I have a lot of friends on the team, so it's natural that I would want to stay there. I know how this business works and I know how Ozzie works. The body of work is there for them to judge." A Rex Ryan favorite, the Jets and Colts are among the teams that have expressed in signing Johnson this offseason.