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The second-round tender is worth $2.187 million, and means Seattle would receive a second-round pick if it declined to match an offer sheet. Johnson was a special teamer in 2013, playing only 29 snaps on defense. The second-round tender ensures he’ll be back in Seattle.

Johnson re-injured his hamstring Sunday against the 49ers. The special teams player recorded six tackles in seven games. He’ll be an RFA in March.

The Chiefs added Johnson as safety depth last month during Eric Berry’s holdout. There’s no need for him anymore with Berry back in the fold. Johnson struggled over 195 snaps for the Redskins last year. We doubt his phone will be ringing off the hook.

The former Redskin gives the Chiefs safety depth with franchise player Eric Berry holding out. Johnson logged just 195 snaps on defense in Washington last year and was a liability when he was called upon. He’ll compete for a role on special teams in addition to his duties at safety.

He’ll provide depth at the back end of the defense with Earl Thomas on injured reserve. A 2011 UDFA, Johnson spent 2011-14 with the Seahawks, so he knows coach Pete Carroll’s system well.

Johnson has rotated with Duke Ihenacho during OTAs, but remains the likeliest option to start at strong safety. Johnson could be an IDP sleeper this year in Washington’s back end. He is a hard-hitting former special teamer.

The 25-year-old former Boise State star was reported to have been tendered at the second-round level. If he signed that tender, Johnson will be owed $1.431 million. Johnson is used sparingly on defense, but contributed three special teams tackles last season. The Seahawks apparently believe he has potential to contribute in the secondary, based on his relatively pricey tender cost.

Johnson was slapped with a second-round tender as a restricted free agent last month. He quickly signed the deal and would have been set up to earn a $2.187 million salary. Johnson’s new deal can earn him “up to” $2 million on a one-year pact. He doesn’t play much defense but is a special teams stalwart.

He beat out Jeron Johnson, who was signed as a free agent after spending the first four years of his career in Seattle. Ihenacho is a “box” safety who started 14 games for the 2013 Broncos. He missed most of last season with a broken heel.

Ihenacho has been getting the majority of first-team reps over Jeron Johnson. The Redskins have more invested in Johnson and aren’t expected to name a starter until late in training camp. Dashon Goldson is the starter at free safety.