As reported earlier by NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson cleared waivers Tuesday and is now officially a free agent. And, of course, teams are already being discussed as having interest in his services.

The 49ers will need Frank Gore to be prepared for a heavy work load on Thursday night against the Bears, as backup RB Glen Coffee (concussion) has been officially ruled out.

Kansas City Star columnist Joe Posnanski writes that the Chiefs made the right move by releasing Larry Johnson, largely because LJ was definitely no Priest Holmes.

The Cleveland Browns officially ended Eric Barton’s season Tuesday, placing the veteran linebacker on injured reserve.

Larry Johnson, who was released Monday by the Kansas City Chiefs, has cleared waivers and is now a free agent, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

Ravens RB Ray Rice has gone from a preseason sleeper to an absolute star in fantasy circles.

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By this season’s lofty standards, Week 10 doesn’t look quite as robust as some other weeks, but it does feature what might well be the game of the season: Patriots at Colts. The two greatest quarterbacks of their generation will battle Sunday night with the entire league watching. That sounds like a fun place to start our trip around Week 10.

A day after his release by the Chiefs, Larry Johnson conducted his first national interview, discussing the events that led to his departure and dismissing the idea he has anger issues.

It’s been widely assumed inside the Browns organization that Brady Quinn would take over for Derek Anderson as the starting quarterback following the bye week, but coach Eric Mangini has not informed players or many other staff members of his final decision, which will be announced Wednesday.

The alleged conduct by Raiders coach Tom Cable could be a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy, which applies to “all persons associated with the NFL,” and obviously includes coaches and players.

Can you believe we are halfway through the NFL season already? It seems like just yesterday I was announcing a draft pick in New York City and meeting Fergie at the NFL Kickoff in Pittsburgh. Time flies when you’re busy spreading Fandemonium across the globe!

Levi Jones is set to start at left tackle for the Redskins when they face the Broncos on Sunday, according to a league source.

As teams continue to look for depth midway through the season, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora has been told by league sources of three players working out for teams Tuesday.

As expected, the Denver Broncos will be without starting RT Ryan Harris against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night.