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Chiefs saved LJ from longer suspension

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Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has received a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension will cover the game Nov. 9 when the Chiefs play the Chargers in San Diego. The league indicated Friday the suspension probably would have been longer had the Chiefs not deactivated Johnson for the last two games and for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay at Arrowhead Stadium. "It was factored into the decision," NFL senior vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said. It also said Johnson faced the possibility of additional disciplinary action upon the disposition of two pending law-enforcement matters. The suspension could be a costly one for Johnson. It activates a clause in his contract that would allow the Chiefs to deny Johnson an otherwise guaranteed payment of $3.75 million next year. That money is part of the $19 million Johnson was to be guaranteed under the new contract he signed with the Chiefs last year. The loss of a paycheck will cost Johnson about $147,000, or one-17th of his base salary of $2.5 million.

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Larry Johnson, AP Larry Johnson, AP
November 1, 2008  09:55 AM ET

Nothing like taking it easy on a guy. It's only his 4th incident of assault in 5 years. No doubt he's learned his lesson.

November 1, 2008  11:01 AM ET

call mike brown, the bargain blue light special on LJ should be soon

November 1, 2008  11:11 AM ET

I say the harsher punishment would be to make him play on that team.

November 1, 2008  11:41 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

I say the harsher punishment would be to make him play on that team.

There's a lot of truth in that statement.

November 1, 2008  01:37 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

I say the harsher punishment would be to make him play on that team.

With the second string offensive line no less. No wonder he goes around spitting drinks at women. All that pent up rage and wanting to give back the beating he gets week in and week out.

November 1, 2008  03:15 PM ET

Why is do athletes find it so hard to just do the right thing. It's really easy to be a good citizen. Most people do it very well every single day.

November 1, 2008  05:18 PM ET

Cut-n-paste is a wonderful thing.......

Honk if you are sick of the idea of McCain and Obama coming onto MNF and having Tony Corn-Holeeeio fawn over them both as they tell us how great the Redskins are (no offense to Skins fans as the Skins are playing well) while they should be rooting for the Cards or Bears respectively.......

Dollars to doughnuts these two pickle-schmoozlers totally flip to the DC team as if that were to gain them some votes. As usual waffling and no integrity from our "elected officials"

I will be muting the volume for sure!!!!!

pfffffffhhhhhhh

November 1, 2008  08:57 PM ET
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With the second string offensive line no less. No wonder he goes around spitting drinks at women. All that pent up rage and wanting to give back the beating he gets week in and week out.

Amen to that!

November 2, 2008  11:43 AM ET

Wow - a full game? - way to go NFL

November 3, 2008  09:46 AM ET

That will show him now won't it!!!

 
November 4, 2008  11:52 AM ET

No matter what is said Larry Johnson should be suspension for the rest of the year. If we had smart GM, which we don't, they would seeking a trade and would accept and reasonable offer.
Of course the "CLOWN' formerly know as KING CARL will probably be given more money and a new contact. I think until we find a new GM we will never overcome this type of issues.

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