Prior to that his contribution was the backup linebacker at all positions; he had significant playing time in the Raiders 3-4 defense as a blitzing/pass rushing linebacker and pass coverage. During Johnson's eight year career, the Raiders played in 11 playoff games including six AFC Championship games and  two Super Bowls.
Before that, his role was primarily as a backup linebacker at all positions; he had considerable playing time in the Raiders' 3-4 defense as a blitzing/pass-rushing linebacker and pass coverage specialist. Throughout Johnson's eight-year career, the Raiders appeared in 11 playoff games, including six AFC Championship games and two Super Bowls.