"Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was en route to Cincinnati on Monday and, barring a last-minute breakdown, he expects to sign with the AFC North-leading Bengals, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN's Michael Smith. A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. The Bengals, along with several other teams, first expressed interest in Johnson last week as depth behind Cedric Benson, who suffered a hip injury in Sunday's 18-12 victory at Pittsburgh (ESPN)."
This move is made to keep the Bengals secure in case Benson is out for awhile. It would scare me a little bit to add a fucking punk like this to a team that has a way too many thug problems in the past, but if the honeymoon period can last through the season and Johnson can prove he has anything left in the tank, then this is a great signing. You have to wonder if the Bengals are really worried about when Benson can come back...
***UPDATE***
Just so you know it is official. Johnson is a Bengal.
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