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Chairman Clark Hunt said Monday during a break at the NFL meetings that the Chiefs had decided to hold on to Tony Gonzalez. Hunt also said decisions regarding Larry Johnson hasn't been made but added the RB could return to play for the Chiefs this season. “It’s still my hope Larry will be a part of this team next season,” Hunt said.
Reported by the Kansas City Star
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But Hunt declined to say the Chiefs will not seek to trade Johnson. “That’s a decision (GM Scott Pioli and HC Todd Haley) will have to make,” Hunt said. “They need to spend some time with Larry and figure out how he fits in. ...” Hunt said there was no such indecision regarding Gonzalez. “We certainly will not seek a trade for Tony,” Hunt said. Both Gonzalez and Johnson have been unhappy with the Chiefs at various times and for different reasons. Gonzalez has said he would like the chance to play for a Super Bowl contending team and asked last fall for a trade. Johnson told reporters after the 2008 closer he was no longer comfortable living in Kansas City and didn’t believe he fit in the Chiefs’ offensive system and wanted out regardless of what offseason changes they would make. ... Stay tuned on LJ.
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