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RB's suspension will be cut

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 1, 2009

Updated: 11/01/2009 12:12 am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Larry Johnson's agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000.

Peter Schaffer told The Associated Press that nothing had been signed.

"We've been working hard at it since Thursday," Schaffer said. "We think we have a positive resolution and we'll be able to move forward in the right direction."

The Chiefs suspended Johnson for two weeks until Nov. 9 for what they called conduct detrimental to the club. It would include only one game, Nov. 8 at Jacksonville, because this is their bye week.

On his Twitter account last Sunday night and then again the next day speaking to reporters, Johnson used gay slurs. It triggered quick reaction from gay rights groups demanding that he be punished. In another tweet, he also questioned Chiefs coach Todd Haley's competence.

The two-week absence would cost him about $630,000. He might still face punishment from the league.

REDSKINS: Left tackle Chris Samuels is out for the season, and linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are recovering from knee surgery.

The Redskins placed six-time Pro Bowl lineman Samuels on injured reserve. Samuels has a chronic spinal condition and will decide whether to return next season or retire.

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