Chiefs release RB Larry Johnson

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:Yahoo Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Larry Johnson’s(notes) 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 in a year.

Johnson, who turns 30 on Nov. 19, was just 75 yards away from breaking Priest Holmes’(notes) team rushing record.

The decision by the Chiefs (1-7) was not a surprise.

“A part of him is excited and a part of him is very regretful,” Johnson’s agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Associated Press. “There’s a lot of feelings going on right now. It’s analogous to breaking up with a girlfriend. Maybe you saw it coming, but it still hurts when it happens.”


A No. 1 draft choice out of Penn State in 2003, Johnson was one of the best running backs in the NFL in 2005 and 2006, rushing for more than 1,700 yards in each of those Pro Bowl seasons.

But often angry and sullen, he was dogged by controversy and frequently at odds with coaches

 

[Gtown81]

smart move, he's such an overrated RB, he only had two really good seasons

 

[jarrod2323]

look for Patriots to make a run at him

 

[RipCity32]

I'd like to see the Lions make a move for him, just for the rest of the season. Take the load off of K-Smith a bit.

But either way he would't help us very much lol.

 

[The Young One]

Guy is done.

 

[Benny21]

Pats.

 

[Blake]

Guy is done.

:blondboob:

 

[RipCity32]

ESPN said don't be surprised if when he clears waivers, that he tries to sign with the Steelers.

 

[Blake]

ESPN said don't be surprised if when he clears waivers, that he tries to sign with the Steelers.

I didn't even think about that, wouldn't be a bad move...