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| 1. | Bengals | Quiet debut for L. Johnson | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson had just two carries for five yards in his debut with the team in Week 11. | 4 hours | |
| 2. | Larry Johnson gets two carries | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson got just two carries for five yards in Week 11. Analysis: Johnson lost three yards on his first try and gained eight on his second. Despite a decidedly run-heavy approach by the Bengals, L.J. was not a factor. He'll likely be inactive in Week 12 with Cedric Benson (hip) set to return. | 19 hours | |
| 3. | Bengals inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Oakland Raiders: RB Fui Vakapuna, T Andre Smith, QB Jordan Palmer, OLB Keith Rivers, RB Cedric Benson, WR Jerome Simpson, G Evan Mathis, and TE Chase Coffman. Analysis: Benson is out, so look for Bernard Scott to get the start. Larry Johnson may get some carries today as well, because he has had lots of success against the Raiders as a former Kansas City Chief, so don't be surprised if LJ gets some action. | 23 hours | |
| 4. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs will play today | 1 day | |
| 5. | Larry Johnson to get eight carries? | (Rotoworld) According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Larry Johnson should get "eight carries or so" Sunday at Oakland. Analysis: Mortensen says L.J.'s touch total will be dictated by the "flow of the game," however, so even eight carries may be an overestimation. L.J. hardly knows the offense after signing with the Bengals a week ago. He'll get some work in if the Bengals jump out to an early lead, but Johnson isn't a fantasy option. | 1 day | |
| 6. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week (including Friday). He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 2 days | |
| 7. | Benson doubtful | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson told the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday morning that he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Oakland even though he is officially listed as doubtful on the Bengals injury report. Benson has not practiced all week with a hip injury. Analysis: If Benson lands on the inactive list, plan on Bernard Scott making the start with Brian Leonard backing him up. Newly acquired running back, Larry Johnson would then be third on the depth chart for... (More) | 2 days | |
| 8. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns expect Cribbs to play Analysis: Browns Coach Eric Mangini said he expects wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs to play in Sunday's game at Detroit, according to the Associated Press.<p> Cribbs was injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. | 3 days | |
| 9. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) 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." Analysis: The bottom line here is that it looks like Johnson will be involved, but expecting him to go... (More) | 3 days | |
| 10. | Larry Johnson: I don't expect heavy work... | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing time against the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. Analysis: "They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. "It will be moved around a little bit. I wouldn't expect me to get a heavy load." We expect Scott to see the most touches, making him a viable RB2/flex against a poor Raiders run defense. | 3 days | |
| 11. | Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11 | (KFFL) 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. | 3 days | |
| 12. | Benson unlikely to play | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson was unable to practice again on Thursday, making him unlikely to play in this weekend's game against the Raiders according to a report on NFL.com. Benson is nursing a strained abductor muscle. Meanwhile Larry Johnson continued to get a heavy workload in practice this week and could reportedly see a lot of snaps in his first game with the Bengals. Analysis: Fantasy owners should have a Plan B in place by now in the event Benson is unable to play. It would have been a great matchup for Benson, making his li... (More) | 3 days | |
| 13. | Bengals | L. Johnson could see limited time Week 11 | (KFFL) Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said RB Larry Johnson could see limited playing time in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) is not able to play. Bradkowski said the understanding is Johnson will be inactive if Benson is healthy. | 4 days | |
| 14. | L. Johnson might play Week 11 | (TheHuddle) 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." Analysis: The Bengals haven't ruled Cedric Benson out yet, but it sounds as if he's iffy at best for Week 11. That would leave Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard as the primary ball-carrying options. Johnson is still picking up the offense and at present is merely depth and insurance should Benson's injury turn out to be more significant ... (More) | 5 days | |
| 15. | Johnson officially a Bengal | (FFChamps) Larry Johnson is officially a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, two days before his 30th birthday. The controversial running back was introduced to the Cincinnati media at a press conference on Tuesday. Among other things, Johnson said he is comfortable with being a back-up. "I know I have to work my way back up,” he said. "It’s what you take into consideration as far as where you pick to go, but you understand you have to earn your stripes … literally in a situation I’m in, to show this team I’m able to play at a high level." Analysis: More) | 5 days | |
| 16. | Bengals | L. Johnson might play Week 11 | (KFFL) 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." | 5 days | |
| 17. | Larry Johnson wants to play in Week 16 | (Rotoworld) Larry Johnson says his goal is to play in the Bengals' Week 16 game, when they take on his former team, the Chiefs. Analysis: "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. "It'd be the best Christmas gift I can get." L.J. admitted that he'd prefer to be active "right now," but he probably won't get a carry in Week 11 at the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out. | 5 days | |
| 18. | Cribbs, Josh | Cle | (SportsGrumblings) Browns WR Cribbs released from hospital Analysis: Cribbs was taken to a hospital after he was flattened on a last, meaningless play in Baltimore's 16-0 win over the Browns. Mangini called it a "competitive situation" and said Cribbs improvised on the pass play by lateraling the ball before being hit by Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards.<p> Mangini said Cribbs did not sustain a concussion. He's optimistic that his best playmaker will be available for Sunday's game in Detroit. (AP) | 5 days | |
| 19. | LJ could suit up if Benson injury linger... | (Rotoworld) 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. Analysis: "I'm not saying that it can't happen, I'm not saying that it will happen, but stay tuned," Lewis said. Even if Johnson is active, he's not likely to have an impact. The Bengals prefer Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard, and they've made it clear that LJ is nothing more than fourth-string injury insurance. | 5 days | |
| 20. | L. Johnson to be used on scout team | (TheHuddle) 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. Analysis: Apparently L.J. won't be in the lineup this week for the Bengals against Oakland, which is surprising considering the injury Cedric Benson suffered in Week 11. It's looking more likely that Benson will play this week, but he'll probably surrender carries to Bernard Scott. | 5 days | |
| 21. | Bengals | L. Johnson to be used on scout team | (KFFL) 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. | 5 days | |
| 22. | Chiefs | L. Johnson's depature costly | (KFFL) 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 | 6 days | |
| 23. | Bengals | Announce L. Johnson signing | (KFFL) The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that they have signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | 6 days | |
| 24. | L. Johnson signed | (TheHuddle) 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. Analysis: Johnson should be ready to go in at least a limited fashion in Week 11; enough to take a few carries away from Cedric Benson. | 6 days | |
| 25. | Bengals reportedly sign Johnson | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent running back Larry Johnson to a one-year contract Tuesday morning, according to ESPN's John Clayton. There has been no official announcement yet from the team. Johnson was released by the Chiefs on November 9. Analysis: This looks like a done deal. Johnson might get a chance to play right away due to Cedric Benson's strained hip. With a chip on his shoulder and an offensive line good enough to make Benson look like a star there's a chance LJ could have a fantasy impact. The upcoming schedule (Raider... (More) | 6 days | |
| 26. | Bengals | L. Johnson signed | (KFFL) 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. | 6 days | |
| 27. | Done deal: Larry Johnson signs with Beng... | (Rotoworld) Free agent Larry Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Bengals, according to beat writer Joe Reedy. Analysis: We're still awaiting official word from the team, but this is a done deal. Johnson likely received the prorated veteran's minimum of $306,764.43 for the final seven games of the season. He's a fourth-stringer right now and Bernard Scott should be added well before L.J. as we await word on Cedric Benson's hip injury. | 6 days | |
| 28. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) As expected, Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Bengals, the Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: If Cedric Benson misses Sunday's game against the Raiders, Johnson could help the Bengals at running back along with current backup Bernard Scott. He's worth a speculative pickup in case Benson suffers a more serious injury down the stretch due to a very heavy workload, but Johnson's on-field performance with the Chiefs this season offered little to suggest that he's capable of being a reliable fantasy starter with limited carries going forward. | 6 days | |
| 29. | Bengals | L. Johnson will have to work his way up depth chart | (KFFL) 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 a... (More) | 6 days | |
| 30. | Bengals | L. Johnson contract update | (KFFL) ESPN.com reports free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) is expected to sign a deal for the prorated league minimum with the Cincinnati Bengals. | 6 days | |
| 31. | Cedric Benson likely to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) On a day in which all of the news coming out of Cincinnati focused on one running back the Bengals were gaining instead of the starter they already had, there was some news on running back Cedric Benson. Benson left Sunday's game against the Steelers in the first half. Benson's injury is being termed as a hip abductor strain, which he had suffered last week (he was limited in practice on Wednesday). Both head coach Marvin Lewis and Benson said that the injury was not considered serious and that his status for this week's game at Oakland could be a game-time decision. If Benson can't go, More) | 6 days | |
| 32. | Report: Larry Johnson is officially a Be... | (Rotoworld) Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals, according to Profootballtalk.com. Analysis: PFT boss Mike Florio cites a league source and says the deal is done. The Bengals are saying that Johnson will be strictly a backup and is simply insurance behind Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. There are a lot of running backs to grab off your waiver wire this week and Johnson should be left alone in most leagues. | 6 days | |
| 33. | Johnson to land in Cincy? | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, sources "familiar with the negotiations" expect free agent running back Larry Johnson to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals sometime Monday evening. The 29 year old former all-pro was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last Monday, following a two-game suspension Johnson served for publically questioning the credentials of head coach Todd Haley, and using homophobic slurs during a post-game rant. Analysis: While Cedric Benson's hip flexor strain has left some doubt whether he will be able to go this Sunday ag... (More) | 6 days | |
| 34. | Bengals to announce L.J. signing Tuesday | (Rotoworld) The Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free agent Larry Johnson on Tuesday. Analysis: Chad Ochocinco posted on his Twitter account Monday that "The ROC" -- not rapper Jay Z, but a nickname for L.J. -- is already "in the building." The Bengals have been in contract talks with Johnson since Monday afternoon. | 6 days | |
| 35. | Bengals | Deal with Johnson expected Tuesday | (KFFL) 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. | 6 days | |
| 36. | Bengals | Johnson to sign | (KFFL) 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. | 6 days | |
| 37. | Bengals in negotiations with L.J. | (Rotoworld) The Bengals are currently in contract negotiations with free agent Larry Johnson, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Analysis: A deal is imminent. Johnson impressed at Monday's workout, and Glazer says the Bengals "have decided to sign" him. L.J. will likely finish out 2009 on a contract for the minimum while being inactive on most game days. | 6 days | |
| 38. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) 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. Analysis: Johnson wouldn't initially be active right away if he signed this week. "I'm very happy with what (the current running backs are) doing and their roles," coach Marvin Lewis said after Bernard Scott came off the bench in place of Benson Sunday. "I want to see Bernard's role continue to expand as it did yesterday. If indeed we chose to bring (Johnson) here his role would be fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player on this team doing the things backups do and that's ... (More) | 6 days | |
| 39. | Bengals view Johnson as insurance policy | (Rotoworld) Coach Marvin Lewis confirmed that the Bengals only view free agent Larry Johnson as an "insurance policy" pickup. Analysis: "And that's what I've told him," Lewis added. "I couldn't foresee him being active when he was initially here, if this is what happens. It would be as a fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player." Lewis said L.J. would only be active on game days should "something...happen down the road to one of our guys." Bernard Scott is a better waiver add this week. | 6 days | |
| 40. | Bengals | L. Johnson to work out | (KFFL) 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. | 6 days | |
| 41. | Bengals | L. Johnson would be backup | (KFFL) Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) would be used as a fourth running back if the team signs him. The signing would essentially have no effect on RBs Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. The team wants to see Scott's role expand. | 6 days | |
| 42. | Larry Johnson expected to sign with Bengals | (FFToolbox) Nov. 16 Larry Johnson is apparently back on an NFL team. One week after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson has reportedly found a home with the Cincinnati Bengals. A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. Johnson hasn't played since a week seven loss to the Chargers. Soon afterward, he questioned head coach Todd Haley's credibility and used a homosexual slur toward one of his followers on Twitter. The Chiefs then put Johnson on a two-week suspension and cut him on the day the suspension ended, Nov. 9. On 132 carries, Johnson is averaging a career-worst 2.... (More) | 7 days | |
| 43. | Larry Johnson | (RotoWire) Johnson is expected to sign with the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Analysis: This could indicate Cedric Benson's hip injury is more serious than first believed. It's worth watching out for comments from the Cincy coaching staff to see how he'll fit into the offense. The Bengals have three tailbacks currently on the roster (Benson, Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard), plus one other fullback (Jeremi Johnson), so they're a little thin in the backfield to begin with. | 7 days | |
| 44. | Bengals | Expected to sign L. Johnson | (KFFL) ESPNews reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). | 7 days | |
| 45. | Falcons | Will not pursue L. Johnson | (KFFL) Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that the Atlanta Falcons are not expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) despite concern over the injury to RB Michael Turner (ankle). | 7 days |