Sources close to Larry Johnson indicate that the Chiefs and their star runner are expecting to shut Johnson down for the season.

The decision was apparently made before the results of a Monday MRI are revealed. While the news may not be officially announced right away, the team and Johnson were looking at a best case scenario in which Johnson would return for a few meaningless games. L.J's rivalry with Priest Holmes was playing a factor in Johnson's desire to return, but that's not enough to risk jeopardizing his career. Johnson owners can wait to hear confirmation, but don't expect him to help your fantasy squads again.

Our source has been right on regarding Johnson from the day the injury occurred. The same source was right a few years ago when Rotoworld was the first place to indicate that Priest Holmes was unlikely to play again in the 2005 season following a head/spine injury.

I'm not a doctor, but Johnson has a crack in his foot. The history of such injuries usually mean a lengthy rehab and he's not close to playing currently. Johnson was motivated to return this year, but what's the point if the best-case scenario has him returning in four weeks?

As a fantasy owner, of course I'd love to hear confirmation from the Chiefs before dropping Johnson from my roster. Herm Edwards has a press conference Tuesday, and it's possible they will advance the story publicly then. Until then, I can say this confidently: Both Larry Johnson and the Chiefs expect LJ's season to end without another snap. The Curse of 370 lives.