The Chiefs are getting close to signing their high profile running back Larry Johnson to a new contract extension, according the Kansas City Star. He might be signed as early as this week and even be able to be at least on the sidelines for the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins this Thursday.
This is obviously encouraging news not only for the Chiefs, but those of us submerged in fantasy football. Although how many times have we seen a player holdout, miss some training camp time and then blow out his knee in one of the first weeks of the season? If he signs this week, he wouldn’t have missed that much time so it’s not much of a concern, but it’s still something to note.
Hopefully for Johnson, the Chiefs and most importantly *(tongue in cheek comment) fantasy owners, he gets his contract extension and goes on to have a productive year. He’s been outstanding for Kansas City and it’s high time they pony up and pay one of their key contributors.
