Nazeeh Johnson

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		29	—	3	66
2025		2	0	0	2
2024		16	0	3	56
2022		11

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Chiefs locked up solid depth insurance at safety with Nazeeh Johnson's one-year, $1.9M deal that earns a B CVI — a fair market deal for proven special teams value with defensive upside. Johnson profiles as a depth piece who can contribute meaningfully on coverage units while providing serviceable snaps when called upon in the secondary, making his $1.9M AAV reasonable for a player in that tier. At 25, he's entering his prime years with room to expand his role, and the single-year structure gives Kansas City flexibility while allowing Johnson to bet on himself in an elite defensive system. The $1.2M guaranteed shows the Chiefs view him as more than a camp body, providing enough security to retain a contributor who understands their system. This represents smart roster building for a championship contender — investing modestly in reliable depth that won't break the salary cap while maintaining the special teams excellence that's become a Kansas City hallmark.

Performance Analysis

Nazeeh Johnson earns a D- grade as a young safety developing behind the Chiefs' established secondary. Kansas City's defense has been championship-caliber, and breaking into that lineup requires exceptional play that Johnson hasn't demonstrated yet. His contributions have been primarily on special teams, where his speed and effort provide value. The Chiefs' development culture gives Johnson a pathway to growth, even if the immediate playing time is limited. He's a long-term project on a team that can afford patience at the position.