The Kansas City Chiefs released troubled running back Larry Johnson Monday, ending his tenure of controversy and unfulfilled expectations. The move will cost the Cheifs $2.14 million if Johnson clears waivers. Johnson had three years left on the five-year contract he signed in 2007. If he stayed, Johnson would have earned $22.5 million over those three seasons.
Here is a timeline of Johnson’s career and events leading up to his release:
2003: Larry Johnson drafted by 27th overall by the Chiefs after finishing third in Heisman voting.
2003: Johnson arrested on felony aggravated assault charges for waving a gun at his girlfriend and was sentenced to probation
2004: Johnson has conflict with head coach Dick Vermeil. Coach Vermeil said Johnson needed to “take the diapers off”
2005: Johnson runs for 1,750 yards and 20 touchdowns and makes his first of two Pro Bowl appearances
2005: Johnson arrested for assault when a woman accused him of pushing her to the ground during ...
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