Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Former Eagles Player Kevin Johnson Killed in LA Homeless Encampment
A former NFL player named Kevin Johnson was found dead in a homeless camp in Los Angeles.
He was 55 years old and played for several NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
The police think someone hurt him badly on his head and stabbed him, which is why he died.
He had been living in the camp where he was found.
Some of his friends think he might have had a brain disease from playing football.
The police are still trying to figure out what happened.
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles.
His death was ruled a homicide due to blunt head trauma and stab wounds.
Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995 to 1996, recording 43 tackles and seven sacks.
He had health issues in his later years and may have suffered from CTE.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the circumstances of his death.
- Who
- Kevin Johnson, former NFL player
- What
- Homicide at a homeless encampment
- When
- Early Wednesday morning
- Where
- Willowbrook area of Los Angeles, near the 1300 block of East 120th Street
- Why
- Unknown, under investigation
- Victim
- Kevin Johnson
- Age
- 55
- Location
- Willowbrook, Los Angeles
- Cause of Death
- Blunt head trauma and stab wounds
- NFL Teams
- New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders
- College
- Texas Southern
- Suspected Condition
- CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)