Now that the Chiefs have released RB Larry Johnson, it's worth taking a look at the teams in the league that might have interest in a soon-to-be 30-year-old back with a lot of miles on his legs and who was gaining a paltry 2.7 yards per carry this season before being suspended for derogatory comments he made both on Twitter and to reporters in the locker room last month.

The list of potential suitors may not be as long as Johnson would like, with many teams leery of his steep decline in the ensuing seasons since his NFL single-season record 416 carries in 2006. On Nov. 19, he hits the magic 30-year-old mark, which usually is when running backs begin to go downhill.

Also, he won't even be considered by many teams who aren't interested in taking on a character risk who has been disgruntled often since coming into the league as a late-first-round draft pick of the Chiefs in 2003 and who has had numerous off-field incidents and issues prior to his most recent problems.

For those reasons, it's hard to see any team being willing to shell out more than a minimum salary to him. So, it's likely that he'll want to go to a team that gives him an opportunity to showcase his talents and put up some numbers in the hopes of getting a team to bite on a multi-year deal after the season.

Here are the seven teams PFW believes are the most likely landing spots for a two-time Pro Bowler with 30 career 100-yard rushing games, in alphabetical order:

Chicago
The Bears might have lost Garrett Wolfe with a kidney injury for 2-4 weeks and Adrian Peterson is just now coming back from injury. Although GM Jerry Angelo loves Penn State players, it's doubtful that the Bears would take a chance on Johnson considering the troubles they had with Cedric Benson. But, they definitely could use help at running back and might be desperate enough to try to halt their recent skid.

Detroit
The Lions realize that starting RB Kevin Smith is not a true lead back. They also have been as active in signing street free agents as any team in the league, so there's a fit here. While Johnson might be a bit bigger and have a little more spring than the plodding Smith, it's doubtful Detroit would want to bring in a player with character issues on a young team. The lowly Lions also wouldn't be Johnson's first choice.

Houston
The Texans need to improve their RB depth, and Houston has been thrilled with SS Bernard Pollard, another ex-Chief who was cut earlier this season by the Scott Pioli/Todd Haley regime. Johnson would be a good complement to the diminutive Steve Slaton and Ryan Moats and might help solve their short-yardage/goal-line woes.

New England
There have been reports that the Patriots aren't interested in L.J., but with Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris both injured and Bill Belichick owning a solid history of reviving the careers of big backs like Antowain Smith and Corey Dillon, New England can't be counted out. Belichick could have Johnson play a specific role, much like he envisioned for Taylor before Taylor's ankle injury in Week Four. New England is holding a roster spot for Taylor, but if they're not sure he can return this season, they could go with Johnson. This is an organization with lots of strong veteran leaders that's not afraid to take on a character risk.

New York Giants
This is a long shot, but GM Jerry Reese hasn't minded gambling on character risks in the past and, if they could get L.J. for the minimum, he might be worth adding to a RB mix that hasn't been as strong as expected.

San Francisco
The 49ers could use a backup behind Frank Gore after rookie Glen Coffee left Sunday's game with a neck injury. Head coach Mike Singletary philosophically would love to just run at will with a smash-mouth type of back like L.J., but Gore is the starter and it's questionable whether Johnson would be willing to play a backup role. Singletary definitely wouldn't be scared of taking on Johnson's attitude, believing he could get through to the malcontent player.

Washington
Considering Clinton Portis' concussion Sunday and his general ineffectiveness running the ball this season behind a banged-up offensive line, seeing Johnson end up in the nation's capital makes a lot of sense. Owner Daniel Snyder has proven time and time again that he loves to play fantasy football and add "name" players, no matter if they're past their prime. And with Portis iffy and backup Ladell Betts nursing a sore ankle, there's a definite need here.