Arizona Cardinals On March 5, 2007, the Arizona Cardinals signed him to a contract as a free agent. He started 14 games at center (missing weeks 2 and 3 with a left knee injury), as part of an offensive line that allowed the team's fewest sacks (24) in 20 years and that helped Edgerrin James rush for 1,222 yards. In the 2008 off-season, Johnson underwent two surgeries on his left knee and was placed on the injured reserve list. On October 21, he was released with an injury settlement, after the team couldn't reach an agreement to restructure his contract. Miami Dolphins On November 29, 2008, Johnson was signed by the Miami Dolphins, reuniting with Bill Parcells, who was the Executive Vice President of Football Operations. He played as a reserve center and guard in only four games, because he experienced recurring problems with his left knee. New England Patriots On March 16, 2009, Johnson signed with the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent. He was waived with an injury settlement on August 6, to make room for Derrick Burgess. Coaching career In 2013, Johnson was hired as the offensive coordinator at Southern Door High School. In 2014, he was an assistant football coach and offensive coordinator at NCAA Division III St. Norbert College. He also was an assistant coach at Southern Door High School in Brussels and a morning show personality on WQDC, which he owned. In 2016, he joined the University of Wisconsin football staff as an assistant offensive line coach. In December 2017, he was named the head football coach at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. Head coaching record References External links East Central profile 1979 births Living people American football centers American football offensive guards Arizona Cardinals players Dallas Cowboys players East Central Tigers football coaches Miami Dolphins players St. Norbert Green Knights football coaches Wisconsin Badgers football coaches Wisconsin Badgers football players High school football coaches in Wisconsin People from Door County, Wisconsin Coaches of American football from Wisconsin Players of American football from Wisconsin