he was used as the designated third-down pass rushing specialist. He injured his right knee in 1987, missing 10 of the first 11 games of the season. He was released by the Packers on January 8, 1988. At the time of his release, Johnson was the Packers' all-time leader in sacks with 84. Indianapolis and Houston Johnson signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 1988 in order to provide experience to a young and inexperienced Colts squad. During his time with the Colts, Johnson was used as a part-time starter in a role similar to his final few years with the Packers. He played in ten games that year, recording three sacks and played in all 16 games the following year, recording 8.5 sacks. He joined the Houston Oilers in 1990, where he played in all 16 games, starting three, and was credited with 2.5 sacks. After playing two games for the Oilers in 1991, Johnson retired. He played in 192 games in his career, having officially 55.5 quarterback sacks (99 when his unofficial totals are added). Life after football After retirement Johnson coached at Morris Brown and at Morehouse College. He was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1997. He currently lives in the Atlanta area and has four children. References External links http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/JohnEz00.htm American football defensive ends Morris Brown Wolverines football players Green Bay Packers players Indianapolis Colts players Houston Oilers players National Conference Pro Bowl players Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana 1955 births Living people Ed Block Courage Award recipients