Joe Johnson (defensive end)

Joseph T. Johnson (born July 11, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. In the 1994 NFL draft, he was selected by the Saints in the first round (13th overall). He was elected to the Pro Bowl during the 1998-1999, and 2000-2001 NFL seasons and named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2000. He was a standout at the University of Louisville.