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| ATT | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | RANK | FSP |
| 132 | 358 | 2.7 | 17 | 0 | 51st | |
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With Cedric Benson dealing with a hip issue, Johnson has a good
With Cedric Benson dealing with a hip issue, Johnson has a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. "I'm going out there with the anticipation of playing," Johnson said before Friday's practice. "I don't know what they're doing numbers wise but I know I am going to be put in some of the packages and some of the plays and go from there. I don't know if it's a whole game plan, whatever they give me I'll do the best I can with it...It's a new situation, new environment. It all depends on what they want me to do." [...]
Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing
Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing time against the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. "They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. [...]
Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson said he anticipates playing in Week 11 but would not expect a heavy load of carries.
Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson
Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.
Johnson looking forward to facing Chiefs
As he spoke to the media about moving on, Larry Johnson said playing against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 27 would be the best Christmas gift I can...
Facing Chiefs would be "best Christmas gift" for L.J.
Larry Johnson's introductory press conference with the Chiefs went off without a hitch. L.J. said all the right things about embracing any role given to him. Coach Marvin Lewis called him a "very smart" player with "great abilities and tools."It's...
Bengals acquire controversial running back Johnson (Reuters)
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).
Bengals | L. Johnson might play Week 11
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not rule out using RB Larry Johnson Week 11. Lewis said, “I’m not going to say it can’t happen, I’m not going to say it will happen, but stay tuned. He’d like to play, I know that.â€
Video: Larry Johnson wants to earn stripes
Larry Johnson addresses the media after signing with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week
Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week 16 game, when they take on his former team, the Chiefs. "I'd be lying if I said I ain't looking at that game as a game I want to definitely play in," Johnson said. [...]
Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week
Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week 16 game, when they take on his former team, the Chiefs. "I'd be lying if I said I ain't looking at that game as a game I want to definitely play in," he said. [...]
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Larry Johnson could
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Larry Johnson could suit up this week if Cedric Benson's hip injury keeps him out of the lineup. "I'm not saying that it can't happen, I'm not saying that it will happen, but stay tuned," Lewis said. [...]
Lewis: L.J. could play Sunday
News: A day after Bengals coach Marvin Lewis referred to Larry Johnson as an insurance policy in case of injury, he said it's possible the running back could play in some form Sunday in Oakland if starter Cedric Benson is still limited by a strained hip. Johnson officially signed a deal with Cincinnati for the rest of the season and said he realizes he has to work his way up the depth chart but is up to the task. "I'm not saying that it can't happen, I'm not saying that it will happen, but stay tuned," Lewis said, with Johnson sitting by his side. "He'd like to play, I know that. And we'll see what happens as we go through the week, as I said earlier, regarding Cedric with his injury." [...]
Bengals Dips Back into Dirty Well, Sign Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson: He’s going to the Bengals. Talk about win-win … he leaves the 2-7 Chiefs for a 7-2 division leader that is in the Super Bowl discussion. He’ll almost certainly be on the playoff roster. What’s more likely, LJ steals Chad Ocho Cinco’s girl, or LJ whines about not getting as many carries as
Bengals | L. Johnson to be used on scout team
NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to use RB Larry Johnson on the scout team during practices. Lewis does not expect Johnson to be active for any games in the near future.
Chiefs | L. Johnson’s depature costly
Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs must pay Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson $2.1 million to finish this season’s guaranteed salary after releasing him. Johnson did, however, forfeit $500,000 in roster bonuses he had with the team
Johnson officially a Bengal
News: The Bengals have announced the news that's been assumed for days: running back Larry Johnson has signed for one year for the league minimum. Head coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Johnson will be an insurance policy for starter Cedric Benson and that he'd be behind rookie Bernard Scott and third-down back Brian Leonard on the depth chart. "He would be an insurance policy if something would happen to our guys where he would have a chance to be active," Lewis said. "I can't foresee him being active when he was initially there. ... That's what I told [Johnson]." [...]
Bengals | Announce L. Johnson signing
The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that they have signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Source: Johnson signs with first-place Bengals
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday morning, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Johnson Insurance Policy For Bengals
Adam Schefter on Larry Johnson signing with the Bengals
Bengals signed RB Larry Johnson to a one-year contract. Johnson
Bengals signed RB Larry Johnson to a one-year contract. Johnson received the prorated minimum of $255,290 for the final seven games of the season. He's a fourth-stringer behind Cedric Benson, change-of-pace back Bernard Scott, and third-down specialist Brian Leonard. [...]
Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be
Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Impacts: Johnson reached the contract agreement Tuesday, according to the person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The Bengals have to make a roster move to clear a spot for Johnson, who will be fourth on the depth chart at the outset.
Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with
Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Bengals, according to beat writer Joe Reedy. We're still awaiting official word from the team, but this is a done deal. [...]
AP source: RB Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals
Running back Larry Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Bengals | L. Johnson signed
ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 17, a source told John Clayton, of ESPN.com. Financial terms of the deal were not available.
Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with
Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Bengals, according to beat writer Joe Reedy. We're still awaiting official word from the team, but this is a done deal. [...]
As expected, Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals,
As expected, Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals, the Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. [...]
Bengals | L. Johnson will have to work his way up depth chart
ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) will be fourth on the team’s depth chart at running back once he signs with the team. "That's what his role would be, it would be as a fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player on this football team doing all the things backup players do, and that's work their tails off in the kicking game and showing looks (on the scout team) and so forth that way," Lewis said. "And then he would be an insurance policy if something would happen down the line to one of our guys where he'd have a chance to be active. But I couldn't foresee him being active when he was initially here, if this is what happens. And that's what I've told him."
Bengals | L. Johnson contract update
ESPN.com reports free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) is expected to sign a deal for the prorated league minimum with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals,
Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals, according to Profootballtalk.com. PFT boss Mike Florio cites a league source and says the deal is done. [...]
L.J. gets to play the Chiefs
Lost in the news that former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will play for the Bengals is that the move will allow him to play against the Chiefs.On December 27, L.J.'s team will come to Cincinnati for a game that...
Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals,
Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals, according to Profootballtalk.com. PFT boss Mike Florio cites a league source and says the deal is done. [...]
L.J. deal done in Cincinnati
It's official. Larry Johnson will become the latest football player with a troubled past to continue his career wearing a helmet that looks like a pumpkin that served as a machete sharpener.Per a league source, the deal is done.The terms...
L.J. to Bengals could actually work
ESPN's Michael Smith is reporting that former Kansas City Chiefs tailback Larry Johnson will sign with the first-place Cincinnati Bengals this week....
The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent
The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent Larry Johnson on Tuesday. Chad Ochocinco posted on his Twitter account Monday that "The ROC" -- not rapper Jay Z, but a nickname for L. [...]
The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent
The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent Larry Johnson on Tuesday. Chad Ochocinco posted on his Twitter account Monday that "The ROC" -- not rapper Jay Z, but a nickname for L. [...]
Sources: Johnson expects to sign with Bengals
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is expected to sign with the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals, sources familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.
Bengals | Deal with Johnson expected Tuesday
Updating an ongoing story, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Bengals moving closer to deal with L.J.
The cat got out of the bag earlier today, when Michael Smith of ESPN reported that running back Larry Johnson was on his way to Cincinnati.Now, Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the Bengals have decided to sign Johnson, and...
Bengals | Johnson to sign
Updating previous reports, Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) after he met with the team, according to sources. The two sides are currently working on a deal.
The Bengals are currently in contract negotiations with free
The Bengals are currently in contract negotiations with free agent Larry Johnson, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. A deal is imminent. Johnson impressed at Monday's workout, and Glazer says the Bengals "have decided to sign" him. [...]
The Bengals confirmed that Johnson was visiting with the team
The Bengals confirmed that Johnson was visiting with the team on Monday, but that if he were to sign, it would be as an insurance policy, the Bengals' official site reports. [...]
Coach Marvin Lewis confirmed that the Bengals only view free
Coach Marvin Lewis confirmed that the Bengals only view free agent Larry Johnson as an "insurance policy" pickup. "And that's what I've told him," Lewis added. [...]
Johnson could face Chiefs in Week 16
It looks like Larry Johnson has found a home. ESPN's Michael Smith is reporting Johnson is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals.Johnson's ag...
Bengals | L. Johnson to work out
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will work out free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Monday, Nov. 16, according to head coach Marvin Lewis.
Bengals interested in RB Larry Johnson as backup
Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances.
Lewis: L.J. would be insurance policy
News: Amid the breaking news that the Bengals were going to sign RB Larry Johnson, head coach Marvin Lewis added some clarity to the situation. Lewis said that Johnson would be with the Bengals as an insurance policy and not as a running back to take carries from Cedric Benson. He added that Johnson would not impact the team's depth chart, meaning that backups Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard would be ahead of Johnson in the rushing pecking order. Johnson would even be listed as inactive "initially," according to Lewis. [...]
Lewis: Larry Johnson would be inactive
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis admitted Monday that Larry Johnson will come to Cincinnati for a tryout, but tried to downplay Johnson's possible role on the team.In fact, Lewis says L.J. won't disrupt any running back's role on the Bengals, not...
Johnson is expected to visit the Bengals, who are interested
Johnson is expected to visit the Bengals, who are interested in signing him as a backup only.
Impacts: Coach Marvin Lewis says Johnson would be fourth on the team's depth chart at running back if he decides to try to revive his troubled career in Cincinnati. Kansas City released him a week ago, on the day he was due back following his second suspension in the last year.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that free agent Larry
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that free agent Larry Johnson will be inactive on game days if he signs with the club. Lewis said the decision to bring L. [...]
Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter
Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. [...]
Report: L.J. on way to Cincinnati
News: ESPN reports that RB Larry Johnson is on his way to Cincinnati to sign with the Bengals. Johnson, who was released by the Chiefs last Monday, was expected to sign with a playoff contender. A call put in to Johnson's agent by CBSSports.com requested an inquiry after 6 p.m. ET, which hints that there will be official news on the signing by then. Johnson's signing might signal that starting RB Cedric Benson's hip injury is worse than the team is letting on. [...]
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is en route to Cincinnati and slated to sign with the Bengals on Monday. The Bengals don't weigh character into personnel decisions, so this is an ideal fit. [...]
Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter
Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. [...]
Larry Johnson on way to Cincinnati
It looks like the Bengals will keep collecting reclamation projects at running back.ESPN's Michael Smith is reporting that Larry Johnson is currently en route to Cincinnati. Barring a breakdown in talks, L.J. is expected to sign with the Bengals.Soon after...
Report: L.J. on way to Cincinnati
News: ESPN reports that RB Larry Johnson is on his way to Cincinnati to sign with the Bengals. Johnson, who was released by the Chiefs last Monday, was expected to sign with a playoff contender. Johnson's signing might signal that starting RB Cedric Benson's hip injury is worse than the team is letting on. [...]
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is en route to Cincinnati and slated to sign with the Bengals on Monday. The Bengals don't weigh character into personnel decisions, so this is an ideal fit. [...]
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Larry Johnson is en route to Cincinnati and slated to sign with the Bengals on Monday. The Bengals don't weigh character into personnel decisions, so this is the ideal fit. [...]
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals plan to sign free
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals plan to sign free agent Larry Johnson on Monday. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Related: Bengals.. [...]
Bengals | Expected to sign L. Johnson
ESPNews reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs).
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Falcons will not pursue
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Falcons will not pursue free agent Larry Johnson despite Michael Turner's ankle injury. "Maybe Aaron Stecker, but not LJ," Mort tweeted Sunday. [...]
NFL | L. Johnson will not sign until after weekend
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Peter Schaffer, agent for free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs), said Johnson will not sign with a team before Monday, Nov. 16. Schaffer said he is making progress with some teams.
Larry Johnson won't play this week
It's uncertain how many teams are truly interested in signing Larry Johnson, if any. Johnson's agent Peter Shaffer has confirmed, though, that L.J. won't be signing with anyone before Week Ten."We're going to let this weekend's games happen and go...
Johnson won't sign this week
ESPN.com is reporting that free agent running back Larry Johnson will wait until at least Monday before signing a contract. Johnson wants to wait until the Week 10 games are over before making his decision.
Our View: There have been varying reports about the interest in Johnson, but you have to think that someone will take a chance on him. He is probably hoping someone's running back goes down with injury this week, but he likely won't do anything before next week.
Agent: Johnson won't sign deal before Monday
Larry Johnson's agent said late Thursday afternoon the running back will not sign with a new team before Monday.
Agent Peter Schaffer said Thursday that Larry Johnson will not
Agent Peter Schaffer said Thursday that Larry Johnson will not sign with a new team until Monday at the earliest. "We're going to let this weekend's games happen and go from there," agent Peter Schaffer said. [...]
L.J. not meeting with the Cowboys, yet
Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star accurately has sniffed out that running back Larry Johnson is in Dallas.But a league source tells us that Johnson is in Dallas for a social visit only, and not because he's meeting with...
PFTV looks at Larry Johnson's next step
This year, former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has made a lot more noise via the events resulting in his exile from Kansas City than for his performances on the field.But, surely, he'd like to change that soon, via his...
Sports Illustrated's Peter King thinks that free agent Larry
Sports Illustrated's Peter King thinks that free agent Larry Johnson will get picked up when "some playoff-type team gets an RB injury." It's hard to question King, but we're not so sure. [...]
Sports Illustrated's Peter King thinks that Larry Johnson will
Sports Illustrated's Peter King thinks that Larry Johnson will get picked up when "some playoff-type team gets an RB injury." It's hard to question King, but we're not so sure. [...]
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Larry Johnson Fantasy Scoring
Top| Week | Rush Yds | Rec Yds | Rush TDs | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 31 |
| 6 | 83 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| 5 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 78 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 34 |
| 1 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 |
| Totals: | 358 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35 |
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packers should go and sign hikm
I am a fan who can vouch for Larry's roots, because I grew up knowing his grandfather and his grandmother. From eastern North Carolina, I now live in Kansas, not far from Lawrence, and I am pulling for Larry now. Larry and Larry Sr have made Herman and Dorothy proud in so many ways.

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