Johnson extends contract with Chiefs, becomes highest-paid player in team history

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 | 9:13 p.m. CDT; updated 5:27 a.m. CDT, Friday, July 11, 2008

KANSAS CITY — His 25-day holdout made Larry Johnson the most highly paid player in Kansas City Chiefs history. The Pro Bowl running back is not sure, however, if it will make him ready for a full role in the season opener.

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