News on Larry Johnson (Football)

RB Larry Johnson signs 3-year deal with Redskins

2010-03-12T17:30:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Larry Johnson & Clinton Portis together: Johnson signs 3yr, incentive-heavy deal with Redskins</div><div><p>Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed...

Jets LB Harris active, Bengals RB Johnson out

2010-02-22T22:58:54Z

<div id="subtitle">Jets LB David Harris active, Bengals RB Larry Johnson out for playoff game</div><div><p>New York linebacker David Harris was active Saturday for a playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals, allowin...

Chiefs deny Broncos a playoff berth

2010-02-23T01:56:54Z

<div id="subtitle">Charles, Johnson spark Chiefs to 44-24 win over Broncos, who miss out on the playoffs again</div><div><p>Josh McDaniels' first season as Denver coach ended the same way Mike Shanahan's last one did: with a late-season flop and an embarrassing blow...

Take a pass on Bengals' air attack

2010-02-23T21:53:34Z

<div id="subtitle">FANTASY FOOTBALL: Remember during fantasy playoff run that Bengals only want to run</div><div><p>Anybody whose fantasy football playoff run still includes Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco has a big problem: They aren't all that important to the Bengals' playoff run.</p><p>Of cou...

Bengals will start RB Benson against Lions

2010-02-23T22:38:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Run-minded Bengals will start RB Cedric Benson against the Lions on Sunday</div><div><p>Cedric Benson is expected back as the focal point of the Cincinnati Bengals' new run-based offense, one that's become quite adept at grinding down defenses.</p><p>Benson sat out Cinci...

With Johnson leading, Bengals run over Browns

2010-02-23T23:06:00Z

<div id="subtitle">With Larry Johnson leading the way, Bengals run over the Browns 16-7</div><div><p>For Larry Johnson, it felt like the good old days.</p><p>Less than two weeks after he signed with Cincinnati as the equivalent of a half-season insurance policy, the r...

Browns Bengals Football

2009-11-29T13:45:20Z

Cincinnati Bengals running back Larry Johnson (27) breaks through the line during the first half of their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Tr...

Bengals run over Browns 16-7

2010-02-23T23:17:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Larry Johnson rushes for 107 yards, Bengals sweep division by running over Browns 16-7</div><div><p>With newcomer Larry Johnson leading the way, the Bengals ran the table in the AFC North by running all over the Cleve...

For stars, high-tech gaffes hard to hide

2010-02-23T23:34:54Z

<div id="subtitle">For athletes, movie stars, politicians, those high-tech gaffes are hard to hide</div><div><p>So, you fail to take a deep breath and to count to 10 — and you post something you probably shouldn't on Twitter or Facebook, or somewhere else online.</p><p>Hopefully, it blows over without...

Online Gaffes

2009-11-28T13:16:20Z

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009 file photo Cincinnati Bengals running back Larry Johnson catches a ball during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Johnson lost his j...

Bengals Larry Johnson Football

2009-11-18T13:16:45Z

Newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals running back Larry Johnson speaks during a news conference at Paul Brown Stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson

2010-02-24T04:41:06Z

<div id="subtitle">Cedric Benson has guarded reaction to Bengals signing RB Larry Johnson</div><div><p>Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.&lt...

Bengals acquire controversial running back Johnson

2010-02-24T04:05:53Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Controversial running back Larry Johnson signed a contract on Tuesday to represent the Cincinnati Bengals in a backup role, according to the league's official website (www.nfl.com).</p><p>Johnson was r...

Chiefs RB Johnson Out After Gay Slurs

2010-02-24T07:38:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson released after gay slurs</div><div><p> <p>Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson's career with the football team is over, the 'Kansas City Star' ...

Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson

2010-02-24T07:55:51Z

<div id="subtitle">Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson, who had been suspended for using gay slur</div><div><p>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 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."</p><p>Johnson, 29, was...

Chiefs Johnson Football

2009-11-09T13:47:43Z

FILE -- This is an Oct. 18, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson carrying the ball during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Landover, Md. The Chi...

Chiefs release troubled rusher Johnson

2010-02-24T07:51:47Z

<div><p>Running back Larry Johnson, whose insults to fans and coach Todd Haley brought a two-week suspension, was released on Monday by the Kansas City Chiefs just as he was set to return.</p><p>The RB Larry Johnson for his comments</div><div><p>The Kansas City Chiefs, apparently fearful of losing in arbitration, agreed Monday to cut Larry Johnson's suspension in half for making gay slurs.</p><p>The agr...

Agent: Chiefs, Johnson, reach agreement

2010-02-24T13:51:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Larry Johnson's agent says he and Chiefs have reduced suspension by a week</div><div><p>Larry Johnson's agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000.</p>&lt...