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First off, why decide to re-sign with the Steelers – who talked to you and what did they say?

There wasn’t much discussion about coming back – they wanted me – to keep me around. I was there since October. They showed interest in me and my motto is to go where you are wanted.

Why did you sign with them initially?

The GM at the time talked to my agent – they just told him they liked me and signed me to the practice squad before week one.

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First off, what made you decide to sign with the Steelers?

I was there for a workout last August and signed with them when I was cut after the season ended. I worked out for Atlanta as well but the Steelers said they were looking for a third running back

Did you look at the roster prior to signing – was that part of the decision for you? 

Sure definitely. That goes into play. I was excited when my agent called about the opportunity. When I was there before for the workout it was a great experience. I really enjoyed talking to the scouts and seeing the facility.

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First, can you let us know what you’ve been doing with yourself lately?

I’m still in the biggest highs of my life, raising my family, My son is in high school, playing varsity soccer. My daughter plays tennis. My wife is doing great with her job. I’m still doing my job full-time, and that allows me to save lives every day.

I help people get treatment – work at a residential treatment center. People recovering from PTSD, addictions, and mental health issues. They come to my facility for recovery. I love being a resource for them.
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First off, what are the plans for the offseason for you?

For now, it’s just an ongoing process to get ready for next year. I’m doing what I do best – figuring out what’s next!

I’m doing my strength and conditioning work, weightlifting and working on that work-life balance. A lot of stuff is going on here for me personally – and of course I’m getting ready for next season in Pittsburgh!

Continue reading “Exclusive with Steelers Linebacker Kyron Johnson”

First, can you let me know what you’re up to since the NFL?

I’m in the food service industry – I have been since I’ve been out of school. I’ve been the general manager of a few places running food and beverage and am now at the Lawrence Country Club here in Kansas. I never left the area since I came back after Pittsburgh. I like cooking and taking care of people.

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First off, why did you decide to sign with Pittsburgh this year?

Truth be told, I was looking for a stable opportunity. I was with the Raiders for five weeks but I wasn’t really given an opportunity there. The Steelers gave me a real chance. Mike T. told me he knew that I wasn’t a practice squad player.

With the injuries there, I got a good chance to play if I proved myself. He told me that “If you don’t act funny, I won’t act funny!”

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First off, can you let me know what you’ve been up to since your playing days?

My time in Pittsburgh still impacts me to this day. To see how they have so much success in their systems  – from top to bottom – from the Rooneys to the coaches and players and how they created a winning culture. They have been doing it for so long – it trickled down though the team. It’s one of the best organizations I’ve been around.

How did they manage to do that, from your perspective?

Tomlin – the way he joked and got along with players and yet be serious at the same time. It was interesting to see how he pulled off that dynamic. I was able to see what winners did to be successful – how to create a winning culture. I remember once walking out to the practice field and passing a room on the way out – in the room Dick LeBeau was there getting his Hall of Fame bust made. I had to stop in to see it – he was a legend.

I went to the practice squad then and they told me that if they made the playoffs they were seriously thinking of activating me. Unfortunately we didn’t make it.

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