Tony Vincent Johnson (born February 5, 1972) is a former American football tight end who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New Orleans Saints from

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. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the

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, but did not make the team. He played

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at Alabama. Johnson now resides in Knoxville, Tennessee.

References

1972 births Living people American football tight ends Alabama Crimson Tide football players Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Mississippi New Orleans Saints players People from Como, Mississippi {{tightend-1970s-stub