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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Bengals sign troubled running back Larry Johnson
Troubled running back Larry Johnson has officially signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a press release from the team.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated in his Monday press conference that if Johnson was signed he would be the team’s insurance policy. Lewis said Johnson would be fourth on the depth chart behind starter Cedric Benson, rookie Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard.
Johnson was reportedly released by the Kansas City Chiefs for making gay slurs on his Twitter account and questioning the abilities of his head coach.
Johnson, who turns 30 Nov. 19, brings a strong football resume to the Bengals. He is a former All-Pro who broke Kansas City’s rushing record in both 2005 and 2006.
To make room for Johnson on the roster, the Bengals have waived second-year DT Orien Harris of Miami (Fla.). Harris was signed Oct. 20 as a free agent and has played in one game (no statistics).
