Larry Johnson Passes Through Waivers Unclaimed

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back NFL&hl=158434&id=1315" title="Larry Johnson" target="_blank">Larry Johnson has passed through waivers, and is now free to sign with any team he chooses. Or should we say, any team that will take him.

Johnson would have been due roughly $2.3 million for the rest of the season, which is why few were surprised he found no takers .

The Washington Redskins were rumored to be interested, but they already have two running backs in Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts that are at least as good, if not better than LJ.

The New England Patriots have also been rumored to be interested, although there are conflicting reports from different sources about their interest.

Johnson is unlikely to get any real interest from a playoff contender this year, as he carries too much of a risk and could hurt a team's chemistry.

Stay tuned for updates on his status.

Fantasy Perspective: If LJ can find a team that actually wants him, has a balanced offense, and can distract defenses from how slow he is by throwing the ball, we don't hate his chances at being reborn somewhere else. For this season, anyways.

Johnson is 29 and clearly slowing down Shaun Alexander-style, so his asking price will drop by the day if he's still serious about playing again in 2009.

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