ONXARD, Calif. \u2013 Linebacker Buddy Johnson, a former fourth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, is working to secure a role with the Dallas Cowboys as he enters his fifth NFL season. <\/p>\n
The Texas A&M product has navigated a journeyman\u2019s path since 2021, with stints in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco. <\/p>\n
Now in Dallas, Johnson said he is eager to contribute under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.<\/p>\n
Johnson, 26, has appeared in 26 career games, recording 22 tackles and one forced fumble. <\/p>\n
His hard-hitting style aligns with the aggressive, turnover-driven defense Eberflus is implementing. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Schottenheimer\u2019s high-energy approach as head coach has invigorated Johnson.<\/p>\n
In a post practice 1-on-1 interview with Johnson, he talks about his time at Texas A&M, where he played alongside San Antonio native DeMarvin Leal, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 and remains with the team. <\/p>\n
The two helped the Aggies to a 9-1 record in 2020.<\/p>\n
The full interview will air on KSAT Sports Now in the coming weeks. Click the video player above for a preview of the interview.<\/p>\n
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