Sitting just $2.8 million under the cap, the still have plenty of money to move around if they plan to sign their draft cla s.Parting ways with , though, isn't in the cards. Team chairman Clark Hunt made it clear that the 32-year-old inside linebacker -- due $5.2 million in the final year of his contract -- is safe."Derrick is obviously one of the greatest inside linebackers to ever play for the club and there are some pretty good ones, if you go Alex Wilson Jersey back in time," Hunt said, per The Kansas City Star. "In terms of the modern era of the , it's hard to think about the club without thinking about Derrick at inside linebacker. He's a great leader, he's a tremendous person, represents the club well on and off the field. hopefully good as new."You mentioned that his contract is up this year. There will be a point in time where we addre s that," he said. "But it just hasn't been germane to this point."The saw Johnson notch just four tackles before tearing his Achilles' tendon against Tenne see in the season opener, but coach Andy Reid at last month's combine said the veteran linebacker of his life.As the inside or middle linebacker in the NFL since 2007, per Pro Football Focus, Johnson will be counted on to man the center of K.C.'s defense next to the recently signed .After finishing 28th in the league against the run last season, it makes sense that the aren't willing to part ways with one of their only proven run-stuffers for 2015.The latest Podcast Find more content on . Boone Logan Jersey