Haley declined to say if Johnson's low production had any bearing on his release or whether the Chiefs' biggest concern were the slurs and the public criticism of his coach. "It wouldn't be fair of me to try to comment on that in any way other than to say the totality of the situation was factored in -- what we felt was best for the Kansas City Chiefs" Haley said. In April, a special master ruled that in pleading guilty to disturbing the peace, Johnson had violated terms of his contract and the Chiefs could release him without having to pay about $3.5 million. Full Article at Boston Globe