Ex-NFL Player Dies in LA Homelessness

Los Angeles

2026.01.24 05:00
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Former NFL player Kevin Johnson

It is shocking that a man found dead near a homeless tent in the Willowbrook area of southern LA has been identified as a former NFL player.

According to multiple local reports, the deceased man was identified as former NFL player Kevin Johnson (55). Johnson’s body was discovered on the morning of the 15th, and authorities began an investigation immediately after the incident, reporting it as a murder case.

Near the scene, there is a homeless settlement formed under an overpass, and at the time, investigative authorities were also seen searching the area around the tent village.

TMZ, citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, reported that Johnson suffered stab wounds and blunt force head injuries. Johnson is believed to have been living in the homeless camp.

To date, the motive for the crime has not been confirmed, and investigative authorities have not disclosed suspect information.

Meanwhile, Johnson is from LA and is known to have played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the mid-1990s.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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