Chiefs sign first-rounder Johnson
Courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs media relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo., (July 17, 2003) -- Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson announced that the Chiefs have agreed to terms of a seven-year deal with first-round selection (27th overall) RB Larry Johnson. He is just the second first-round pick from the 2003 NFL Draft to agree to terms. QB Carson Palmer, who was chosen with the first overall selection by Cincinnati, is the only other first-round pick to agree to terms with his club.
As per Chiefs policy, no further terms of the agreement were disclosed.
"Obviously, I'm very pleased to have our first-round draft choice under contract at this time," Peterson said. "This was a contract that we thought would be done because of the principals involved -- namely Larry Johnson, the Johnson family and Larry's agent.
"As we said when we drafted Larry, he's coming to the Chiefs to learn from a very talented running back and Larry gives us tremendous insurance at that position," Peterson continued. "He has a lot to learn in the NFL, but he has the talent and work ethic to help the Chiefs in his first year and for many years to come."
Courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs media relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo., (July 17, 2003) -- Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson announced that the Chiefs have agreed to terms of a seven-year deal with first-round selection (27th overall) RB Larry Johnson. He is just the second first-round pick from the 2003 NFL Draft to agree to terms. QB Carson Palmer, who was chosen with the first overall selection by Cincinnati, is the only other first-round pick to agree to terms with his club.
As per Chiefs policy, no further terms of the agreement were disclosed.
"Obviously, I'm very pleased to have our first-round draft choice under contract at this time," Peterson said. "This was a contract that we thought would be done because of the principals involved -- namely Larry Johnson, the Johnson family and Larry's agent.
"As we said when we drafted Larry, he's coming to the Chiefs to learn from a very talented running back and Larry gives us tremendous insurance at that position," Peterson continued. "He has a lot to learn in the NFL, but he has the talent and work ethic to help the Chiefs in his first year and for many years to come."
Johnson signs
Now that we know how much Larry Johnson will be paid, will Willis McGahee sign next??
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