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| Born | November 26, 1962 Southport, North Carolina |
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| Year(s) | 1986–1995 | ||
| College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Sacks | 14.5 | ||
| Interceptions | 13 | ||
| Touchdowns | 2 | ||
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Michael Johnson (born November 26, 1962) is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the Cleveland Browns. Previously, he played in the USFL for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars for two seasons.
He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players.
Johnson is the brother-in-law of former Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Newton, and uncle of Texas Longhorns running back Tre' Newton.[1]