[Editor's note: We previously characterized the Chiefs' action against Johnson as a suspension. We're told that it isn't, and that he agreed to stay home until the ongoing investigation regarding his comments is completed. Though it's arguably a matter of...
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October 26, 2009
Larry Johnson, the man who once pitched Chris Mottram on the idea of selling crack, is using social media to make new friends. And by make new friends, I mean call out his coach and use homophobic slurs. Yay, Twitter!
Those two tweets above were regrettable. Johnson is having a terrible season though, at 358 yards on 132 carries. The average of 2.7 yards per carry is well below...
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October 26, 2009
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is a terrific fantasy back, but his career has been plagued by these weird fits of complacency that seem to hamper his production from time to time, not so much now as earlier in his career. But dude is still good for the occasional breach in decorum. Johnson [...]
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October 26, 2009
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd Haley has "nuthn" when it comes to NFL-quality credentials.
The remarks were posted several hours after the Chiefs (1-6) were routed at home 37-7 by San Diego.
One tweet read: "My father got more creditentials than most of these pro coaches...
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October 28, 2009
In Entertainment (blog) Chiefs' Larry Johnson apologizes for gay slur Los Angeles Times Running back releases a statement but is told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation. ... NFL | Chiefs running back Larry Johnson apologizes for using gay slurs ...
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October 27, 2009
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site.
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October 29, 2009
The Chiefs could release Larry Johnson, but not only would they have to pay Johnson the remainder of his 2009 salary -- his 2010 salary does not...
Via AZ Central
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October 27, 2009
The Kansas City Chiefs have barred running back Larry Johnson from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week.
Via ESPN
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October 28, 2009
The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9.
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October 28, 2009
The Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson for two weeks for conduct detrimental to the team. He will be eligible to return to the team Nov. 9, the day after the Chiefs play at Jacksonville. The Chiefs are on a bye this week.
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October 27, 2009
Coach Todd Haley and Kansas City Chiefs players on Tuesday were asked about Larry Johnson and his recent comments. Here are excerpts of their comments.
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October 28, 2009
Running back Larry Johnson, who used a gay slur twice within a 24-hour period and has a history of poor behavior, received what amounts to a one-game suspension from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday night.
Via GotSaints.com
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October 29, 2009
Boston Globe NFL notebook: Chiefs suspend RB Larry Johnson Daily Camera NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the ... Running back Johnson suspended by Chiefs until November 9 Reuters Chiefs suspend RB Larry ...
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October 28, 2009
CBC.ca NFL - Chiefs running back being investigated. WJBD Online The two-time Pro Bowl running back apologized to his team, fans and the NFL Tuesday "for the words I used." Johnson posted the slur on his Twitter account ... NFL | Chiefs running back Larry Johnson apologizes for using ...
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