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Wilson: Larry Johnson files grievance

Running back has a hearing set for Tuesday Aaron Wilson

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson filed a grievance against the team today, contesting his two-week suspension for his controversial remarks that could cost him roughly $600,000 in lost wages.

The running back's agent, Peter Schaffer, is also involved in settlement discussions with the team in hopes of resolving the issue.

An expedited hearing is set for Tuesday, which will be presided over by an independent arbitrator.

If a settlement is reached, then the grievance would be vacated.

Johnson, who has issued a statement of apology through Schaffer, was punished after making critical remarks of coach Todd Haley on his Twitter account as well as gay slurs toward fans on Twitter and toward reporters in the locker room.

He has been banned from taking part in all team activities until Nov. 9, the day after the Chiefs' road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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HRMLSSONE
Oct 30, 2009
06:57 PM

What a Jack ass. And if I had a twitter account I would say it there. And If a reporter ever cared about what I said I would say it to them. Dick Vermeil was right he needs to take off his pampers and put on big boy pants.

dan
Oct 31, 2009
01:04 PM

As much as I think LJ is a jerk, I gotta' say that he's got more legitimate grounds for an appeal than any suspended player I can remember. He's basically been busted by the thought police.

Then again, after all the times he's beat up women, it's fair that he's watched more closely, so...

But I'm just saying, don't be surprised if he wins this appeal.

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