Johnson staying put

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs quickly dispelled rumors they are shopping Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson before this weekend's NFL draft.

Team spokesman Bob Moore said Thursday the Chiefs have not offered Johnson to anybody and that no team has been given permission to speak with him.

Johnson signed a seven-year contract in 2003, but he can void it down to a five-year deal after the final game of the 2008 season because of play-time incentives.

-- The Associated Press