Jay Glazer
FOXSports.com
Larry Johnson is close to finding a new home.
The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to sign former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson and are trying right now to work out a deal, FOXSports.com has learned.
Johnson flew to Cincinnati on Monday for his first face-to-face conversation with team officials. Incumbent starting RB Cedric Benson is currently hampered by a hip injury, but the team does not expect him to miss much time, if any. A potential signing of Johnson appears to be an insurance policy in case Benson's hip worsens.
The Bengals are coming off a shocking win over their AFC North division rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday. Despite their 7-2 record and first-place standing, the Bengals are apparently trying to bolster the roster for a playoff run.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis addressed recent rumors on Johnson to reporters on Monday, saying that Johnson was under consideration for a limited role
