Larry Johnson Banished from Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was told to stay away from the team yesterday while the NFL season and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a  homosexual slur twice this week.

Larry Johnson issued an apology, and a national gay rights advocacy organization called on the league and the team to take action against the two-time Pro Bowl back.

The Chiefs said they have told Larry Johnson he would not be allowed to practice with the NFL team or participate in team activities until the matter was resolved.

The latest chapter in Johnson's stormy career began Sunday night when he questioned coach Todd Haley's football credentials on his Twitter account.

"He used the slur during an exchange with one of his Twitter followers."

On Monday, Johnson used the slur again as he brushed off reporters and told them he would not comment, according to the Kansas City Star, which recorded the comment.

Johnson, who needs only 75 yards rushing to become the Chiefs' all-time leader, apologized to Haley, the team, fans and the league "for the words I used."

"I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate," he said through a spokesman. "I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said."

Jarrett Barrios, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, called on the NFL and the Chiefs to take disciplinary action against Johnson and seize a chance to educate "on the dangers of homophobia in sports."

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