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KC Signs Johnson To 5-Year Extension

Star RB reels in $19M guarantee

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Aug 22, 2007 7:57 AM CDT

(Newser) – Running back Larry Johnson has ended his preseason holdout by signing a 5-year extension with the Chiefs. Johnson's teammates had good reason to cheer when he showed up for practice yesterday: He racked up an NFL-record 416 carries last season with 1,789 rushing yards.

His contract, which will be added to the 1 year left on his previous deal, gives Johnson a $19 million guarantee. Like Giants holdout Michael Strahan, Johnson accrued fines of just under $400,000 for skipping out on training camp. The team says Johnson is in "really good shape," though will likely not be ready before the Sept. 9 season opener in Houston.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, front, outruns Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney for a short gain in the first quarter of NFL football action in an AFC Wild Card playoff game in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 6, 2007 file photo.  (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, front, outruns Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney for a short gain in the first quarter of NFL football action in an AFC Wild Card playoff game...   (Associated Press)
This 2006 handout from the NFL shows Kansas City Chiefs football  player  Larry Johnson. (AP Photo/HO, NFL)
This 2006 handout from the NFL shows Kansas City Chiefs football player Larry Johnson. (AP Photo/HO, NFL)   (Associated Press)
ning back Larry Johnson before this weekend's NFL draft. Team spokesman Bob Moore said Thursday the Chiefs have not offered Johnson to anybody and that no team has been given permission to speak with him. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
ning back Larry Johnson before this weekend's NFL draft. Team spokesman Bob Moore said Thursday the Chiefs have not offered Johnson to anybody and that no team has been given permission to speak with...   (Associated Press)
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