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NFL Coach of the Year race has 4 strong contenders

2009-12-07 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson,

He took a chance on troubled running backs Cedric Benson and Larry Johnson. Stingy defense plus two good rbs equals a tough combination to beat. ...

North in Bengals' glare

2009-12-07 Bengals.com Larry Johnson, Bernard Scott,

While Benson sat out with a sore hip, rookie Bernard Scott ran for 119 yards in Oakland two weeks ago and last week Larry Johnson had 107 against Cleveland. ...

Lions-Bengals Preview

2009-12-02 CBSSports.com Larry Johnson, Bernard Scott,

He may find himself sharing carries with Larry Johnson and rookie Bernard Scott, though, as the Bengals' ground game has gotten deeper in his absence. ...

NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: Can Saints and Colts Go 32-0?

2009-12-01 FanHouse (blog) Matt Cassel, Chris Chambers, Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson,

At least Matt Cassel found Chris Chambers and Jamaal Charles looked pretty good too (even if the "Larry Johnson carrying the Bengals with 100-plus yards" ...

Benson starting in Week 13

2009-11-30 Fanball Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson, Bernard Scott,

The News Updating an earlier item, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis announced on Monday that Cedric Benson would start at running back in Week 13 against the Lions, according to the team. Our View Expect Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson to still snag some carries, but for the time being, it's safe to assume again that Benson is the team's feature back.

Bills take a while but TO, Fred Jackson finally heat up offense

2009-11-30 USA Today Cedric Benson, Fred Jackson, Larry Johnson,

--In the past few weeks, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has said Cedric Benson had a good chance to play with his hip injury and that Larry Johnson was signed ...

Benson's Status Up In The Air

2009-11-28 FFToday Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson, Brian Leonard,

Bengals running back Cedric Benson and defensive tackle Domata Peko said before Friday's practice that they felt they'd be on the field for the workout in Paul Brown Stadium, and they were. Benson was limited, but indications continue to point toward the fifth-year running back possibly being in the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Benson suffered a hip-flexor injury near the end of the Nov. 8 game against Baltimore and then left during the second quarter the next week against Pittsburgh . "I think Ced is in a good spot right now, and we'll make that decision on Sunday," coach Marvin Lewis said. If Benson, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, does go against the Browns, the bigger question is whether Larry Johnson will be inactive. Lewis has been happy with what Johnson has done in practice. It would be highly doubtful for Lewis to have four running backs on the 45-man game-day roster, meaning that Johnson would get the call over Brian Leonard if he's active. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Chiefs' porous defense should be target for Broncos next Sunday

2009-11-30 Examiner.com Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson,

2) Kansas City RB Jamaal Charles could prove worth the risk of letting the disgruntled Larry Johnson go. The second-year running back out of Texas is a ...

Chiefs' Charles is AFC special teams player of the week

2009-11-25 ProFootballTalk Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson,

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has an expanded role on offense now that Larry Johnson is gone. But he's still returning kickoffs, ...

San Diego Chargers End Division Slate As 2 TD Favorites Over Chiefs

2009-11-24 USA Online Gambling News Dwayne Bowe, Larry Johnson,

Dwayne Bowe was suspended for four games for failing a drug test, and the team shipped out starting running back Larry Johnson for detrimental conduct. ...

A Pox on the Bengals

2009-11-23 New York Times Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson,

Ed Zurga/Associated Press After shedding Larry Johnson, Jamaal Charles and the Chiefs upset the Steelers on Sunday. That siren is still echoing around ...

Look who's won 3 out of 5

2009-11-24 McPherson Sentinel Matt Cassel, Larry Johnson,

Matt Cassel was barely upright because of the ineptness of the offensive line, Larry Johnson was a constant distraction not to mention being unproductive ...

TV: CBS (Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots)

2009-11-22 FOXSports.com Larry Johnson, Brian Leonard,

If not, Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard will shoulder most of the load - Larry Johnson is currently the fourth running back - for an offense that has close ...

Game 10 Matchup: Steelers vs. Chiefs

2009-11-22 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Matt Cassel, Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson,

Jamaal Charles has replaced Larry Johnson as the featured back and had 103 yards on 18 carries last week against the Raiders. The Steelers will be without ...

With Cedric Benson's status unsettled, Larry Johnson could play Sunday

2009-11-20 USA Today Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson,

"They're a lot easier than I'm used to because there were so many protections in Kansas City," he told the site. "Here, you pretty much start from what the ...

NFL News: Bills Fire Jauron

2009-11-18 AM850 Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson,

In other NFL news, running back Larry Johnson, recently released by Kansas City, has signed on with Cincinnati. He will be a backup to starter Cedric Benson ...

Bengals Sign RB Larry Johnson

2009-11-17 FFToday Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson, Brian Leonard, Bernard Scott,

Larry Johnson is a Bengal after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with the team this morning. The Bengals still have not made an official announcement since they still have to make a roster move to put Johnson on the 53-man roster. Johnson arrived on Monday night in Cincinnati and met with the coach Marvin Lewis and his staff. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Johnson will receive the $4 million still owed by the Chiefs, who had to pick up the salary when he wasn't claimed off waivers, plus the veteran's minimum, which would be $306764.43 for the remaining seven games. Lewis also said on Monday that Johnson would be the fourth running back and that the role of the three backs on the roster would not change. "It would have zero affect on Cedric Benson, Bernard Scott or Brian Leonard," Lewis said. "I'm very happy right now with what they're doing and their roles and I want to see Bernard's role continue to expand as it did yesterday." (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Benson comments on injury

2009-11-18 Fanball Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson, Bernard Scott,

The News Cedric Benson believes that he will be able to return in Week 12 if forced to miss Sunday's game at Oakland, according to the Bengals' official website. Our View Benson said his hip strain is not major, and is hopeful of suiting up against the Raiders, who are ranked 29th in run defense. Rookie Bernard Scott would be the top candidate to replace him if unable to go, and the newly acquired Larry Johnson could see action as well.

Oakland Raiders Fall 10-16 to Kansas City At Home…AGAIN!

2009-11-16 Silver and Black report Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson,

... to beat a Kansas City team that is minus tight end Tony Gonzalez, minus running back Priest Holmes, and minus newly cut running back Larry Johnson. ...

Rough day for running backs

2009-11-16 Arizona Daily Star Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson,

Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs (vs. Steelers): With Larry Johnson gone, Charles has stepped into the feature back role in Kansas City, and he rolled up 103 ...

Year	Team	G	Rush	Yds	TD	Rec	Yds	TD	Fum
2008	KC	12	193	874	5	12	74	0	1
2007	KC	8	158	559	3	30	186	1	1
2006	KC	16	416	1789	17	41	410	2	2
2005	KC	16	336	1750	20	33	343	1	4
2004	KC	14	120	581	9	22	278	2	0
2003	KC	6	20	85	1	1	2	0	0

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Larry Johnson

Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs