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Chiefs running back Johnson
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said today they will check out former Kansas City running back Larry Johnson. Johnson, who has issues on and off the field, was placed on waivers by the Chiefs. However, Johnson is no longer facing a possible suspension from the league. Kubiak didn't say the Texans will ...
So Long, Larry Johnson
So Long, Larry Johnson
sportsuntapped.com — The Kansas Chiefs confirmed the rumors Monday. They’ve officially cut ties with Larry Johnson, who just finished up with his suspension for repeatedly using gay slurs and just generally being a pain in the ass... (more) So Long, Larry Johnson
Kawika Mitchell sounds off on Larry Johnson
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — In 2003, the Chiefs picked running back Larry Johnson in the first round of the draft.  In round two, the Chiefs selected linebacker Kawika Mitchell.They spent four seasons as teammates.  Mitchell now plays for the Bills; he tore an ACL... (more) Kawika Mitchell sounds off on Larry Johnson
Chiefs Release Larry Johnson
nytimes.com — The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Larry Johnson on Monday morning, just as his two-week team suspension for conduct detrimental to the team came to an end. (more) Chiefs Release Larry Johnson
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Texans to Check Out Larry Johnson, Too
Arrowhead Pride — ... This afternoon we noted that Redskins head coach Jim Zorn was non-committal when asked about his interest in Larry Johnson.  He said he would have to have a few conversations to gauge the team's interest. Well, another head coach has expressed interest in LJ, albeit a little more directly. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports, "Texans coach Gary Kubiak said today they will check out former Kansas City running back Larry Johnson." I mentioned the Texans as a possibility earlier today.  They're one of ...

The Texans to Try Out Larry Johnson
Battle Red Blog — ... The Houston Texans will hold a workout for embattled running back Larry Johnson.  Johnson was cut today by the Kansas City Chiefs after several run-ins with new head coach Todd Haley, most notably a recent public questioning of Haley's background followed by a homophobic slur. I would hope that there is no chance that the Texans will claim Johnson off waivers and therefore inherit his 4.55 million base salary.  If the Texans sign Johnson, it will most likely be as an unrestricted free agent after he ...

Larry Johnson, former fantasy luminary, is looking for work
Roto Arcade — ... The Texans and Redskins are both reportedly kicking Johnson's high-mileage tires, so don't think this is the last LJ headline you'll encounter. Gary Kubiak says "We're going to do our homework" on Johnson. Jim Zorn acknowledged that his team has ...

11/10/09 Houston Sports FaF Smear (The Big East Comes Knockin’… not really)
Fourth And Fifty — ... TEXANS – Larry Johnson? Larry Johnson. This team is ENTIRELY too likeable right now. What we really need is a pariah on the Rockets. A target for all scorn, ridicule and blame. Wait, I already wrote that once today… Oh well. ...

Texans Interested In Former Chiefs RB Johnson
NFL Gridiron Gab — ... One would think that the Houston Texans, with the duo of running backs Steve Slaton and Larry Johnson, would be in good hands (pun semi-unintended) despite the propensity for turning over the ball. Apparently, team head coach Gary Kubiak doesn’t seem to think so as they are interested in signing former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson. ...

Texans Interested In Former Chiefs RB Johnson
Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs — ... One would think that the Houston Texans, with the duo of running backs Steve Slaton and Larry Johnson, would be in good hands (pun semi-unintended) despite the propensity for turning over the ball. Apparently, team head coach Gary Kubiak doesn’t seem to think so as they are interested in signing former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson. ...

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Texans Interested In Former Chiefs RB Johnson
nflgridirongab.com 13 days ago — One would think that the Houston Texans, with the duo of running backs Steve Slaton and Larry Johnson, would be in good hands (pun semi-unintended) despite the propensity for turning over the ball. Apparently, team head coach Gary Kubiak doesn’t seem to think so as they are interested ...
Texans no longer pursuing free agent RB Johnson
chron.com 13 days ago — After evaluating Larry Johnson for the last two days, the Texans have decided not to pursue the free agent running back. Johnson, who turns 30 next week, was placed on waivers by Kansas City on Monday, the day he returned from a two-week suspension ...
Texans confirm they are not pursuing Larry Johnson
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 12 days ago — Well, that didn't take long.A few hours after we posted about some clashing national reports regarding Larry Johnson possibly landing in Houston, Texans G.M. Rick Smith has settled the matter."We took all the factors into consideration -- football, ...
Texans Say They Won’t Sign Free Agent RB Larry Johnson
mkrob.com 11 days ago — The Houston Texans say they won’t sign free agent tailback Larry Johnson . “We looked at all the factors involved and just decided at this time we didn’t feel like it was a good fit for us,” Texans General Manager Rick Smith said, according to the team’s ...
The Texans to Try Out Larry Johnson
battleredblog.com 13 days ago — More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Browse more photos » The Houston Texans will hold a workout for embattled running back   Larry Johnson .  ...
Chiefs will be cutting Larry Johnson
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 14 days ago — Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is scheduled to return from a one-game suspension today.But since the Chiefs can't send him home with pay for the rest of the year, they're planning to simply send him home.Per a league source, the...
Larry Johnson Released By Kansas City Chiefs
playingfieldpromotions.com 14 days ago — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It looks like Larry Johnson’s career as a Kansas City running back is over. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed on Monday that they had cut Johnson on the day he was due to come back from his second suspension in a year.
Chiefs release Johnson
digitalsportsdaily.com 14 days ago — The Kansas City Chiefs have released running back Larry Johnson, on the day he was to come back from his two-game suspension. A suspension which was semantics in order to comply with collective bargaining rules. He originally entered the league as the Chiefs first-round selection (27th ...
They've had enough: Chiefs cut RB Johnson
msn.foxsports.com 14 days ago — The Chiefs have released running back Larry Johnson, ending his tumultuous seven-year run in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs release troubled running back Larry Johnson
sports.espn.go.com 14 days ago — In a tersely worded statement Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced that embattled running back Larry Johnson has been released.
Chiefs release troubled running back Larry JohnsonExaminer Sports 14 days ago
Larry Johnson's record-breaking career as a Kansas City running back is over. The Chiefs confirmed Monday that they had run out of patience with his off-the-field problems and released Johnson the day he was due to come back from his second suspension ...
Chiefs Release Controversial Running Back JohnsonNYT > Pro Football 14 days ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs released controversial running back Larry Johnson on Monday, the day he had been scheduled to return from suspension for "conduct detrimental to the club.".
Chiefs release RB Larry JohnsonExaminer Sports 13 days ago
Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.
Houston, We (I) Have a Solution: Bring In Larry JohnsonBleacher Report - NFL 13 days ago
Since becoming an FC for the New York Giants, I have rarely stepped outside the boundaries of the Giants and written an objective piece about the NFL. Before that, I wrote several pieces on the NFL, including mock drafts and playoff predictions. I ...