The Chiefs and Raiders have long been AFC West rivals. On Friday night, a former Chiefs Pro Bowler added to the rivalry on social media.
I was almost a Oakland Raider. https://t.co/yAgafDcypU
— Larry Johnson (@2LarryJohnson7) October 26, 2018
Larry Johnson, who was a two-time Pro Bowl running back for Kansas City where he combined for 3,539 rushing yards in 2005 and 2006. Johnson tweeted that he nearly joined the team ahead of the 2009 season, but decided against it.
After my release from Chiefs 2009, Raiders coaching staff called me asking/pleading with me to sign w/Oakland for 2010 season.