Empty the Bench

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Chris Terry has had a warrant issued for his arrest in Atlanta. Terry failed to show for a court date last Friday when he was scheduled to face charges stemming from an incident where he allegedly slapped his girlfriend in the face with a handful of cash-money at a nightclub and then dumped beer on her head. This is the same guy who was suspended for the entire 2005 NFL season for other off-field issues, and was arrested for domestic violence in 2002. In that incident, he allegedly threw his wife into a wall, head-butted her, and shoved her face into a pillow in front of their two children. Expect NFL Commish Roger Goodell to come down on the young man. Hard.

Terry was the early favorite to occupy the Chiefs starting right tackle position in 2007. This is another blow to a Kansas City offensive line that has lost two Pro-Bowlers in the last year. The absence of Terry for any stretch could have an impact on Larry Johnson’s production, but that’s only if he’s still a Chief when the regular season kicks off. Earlier this week, the Kansas City Star reported that the Chiefs were shopping the running back to the Browns, Bills, Titans, and Packers in exchange for several draft picks.

Possibly Related Content:

1. Terry Does It: Mavs 80, Rockets 77


2. Free-Agent Targets for Every NFL Team


3. “Smokey the Bear” Smoked Out of the NFL


4. Fantasy Football – Week 15 Position Ranks


5. How About That Thomas Jones?