Larry Johnson remained a member of the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday, but no one could say how much longer that might be the case.
Johnson’s agent, Peter Schaffer, said there had been no progress in discussions with the team over the future of the suspended running back.
Shortly after the Chiefs suspended their troubled former All-Pro Wednesday for two weeks, Schaffer said he had spoken with the players’ union and would appeal.
ESPN reported that Johnson filed the appeal yesterday, and that a hearing is expected to be held by Tuesday.
Schaffer also talked with Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli about some sort of agreement that could affect the future for Johnson, who needs only 75 yards to break Kansas City’s career rushing record.
Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowler, used a gay slur on his Twitter account Sunday night and also questioned the coaching ability of Todd Haley. He repeated the slur to reporters the next day. Schaffer said the two-week suspension, which would include one game check, would cost his client more than $600,000.
He may also face further punishment by the league.
Winfield out
The Vikings will be without Pro Bowl cornerback
Antoine Winfield when they face the host Packers in a pivotal NFC North game tomorrow. Winfield also missed last week’s game against Pittsburgh because of an injured right foot . . . The Seahawks activated 2007 Pro Bowl cornerback
Marcus Trufant (back) from the physically unable to perform list. Trufant takes the roster place of linebacker
Lofa Tatupu, who went on injured reserve following surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle. Quarterback
Matt Hasselbeck practiced after missing consecutive workouts because of injured ribs and will start against the Cowboys . . . The winless Titans switched from veteran quarterback
Kerry Collins to
Vince Young because owner
Bud Adams said he wanted to see more of the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Coach
Jeff Fisher insists it was an organizational decision resulting from the team’s winless start and that he won’t play musical chairs with the position . . . Wide receiver
Reggie Wayne (strained groin) and defensive end
Dwight Freeney (knee) both took part in Colts practice and are expected to play against the 49ers.
Costly celebration
Colts cornerback
Jacob Lacey was fined $10,000 by the league for unsportsmanlike conduct when he went to the ground to celebrate after a touchdown in a win over the Rams. Cardinals safety
Antrel Rolle was fined $7,500 for hitting a defenseless receiver - Giants tight end
Kevin Boss. And Panthers running back
DeAngelo Williams was fined $5,000 for an illegal chop block against Buffalo . . . The Panthers-Cardinals game in Glendale, Ariz., and Raiders-Chargers in San Diego have sold out and will be televised. The league gave the teams an extension on the blackout deadline.
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