The Chiefs aren't counting on second-year ILB Nico Johnson for the starting job next to Derrick Johnson. A 2013 fourth-round pick, Johnson was active for just two games as a rookie. He's behind Joe Mays for snaps in Kansas City's base defense and doesn't play in sub packages. Johnson will need a strong camp to beat out Mays and could be limited to a role on special teams.

Chiefs signed fourth-round ILB Nico Johnson to a four-year contract. Johnson is a two-down thumper on the inside, and he'll compete with veteran Akeem Jordan for the starting job next to Derrick Johnson. Johnson will also contribute immediately on special teams for the Chiefs.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid anticipates fourth-round pick Nico Johnson pushing Akeem Jordan for a starting inside linebacker job. The 99th overall pick, Johnson is a 6-foot-2, 248-pound thumper without cover skills. He'd be a two-down player. Jordan (6'1/230) is familiar with Reid from Philly, but Johnson has a big size advantage on him. Derrick Johnson remains the only Kansas City inside linebacker worth an extensive look in IDP leagues.