Ex-Chiefs RB Larry Johnson expects to sign with the Bengals on Monday, ESPN.com reported Monday, citing a source close to the negotiations. Cincinnati's starting tailback, Cedric Benson, suffered a hip flexor injury in Sunday's 18-12 win at Pittsburgh.

The Chiefs released Johnson last week after suspending him for a pair of incidents in which he reportedly used anti-gay slurs.

Johnson, who turns 30 on Thursday, started seven games for the Chiefs this season, rushing for only 377 yards on 132 carries (2.9 ypc). He has rushed for 6,015 yards in seven NFL seasons.

Benson reportedly said Monday that he intends to play in Cincinnati's next game Nov. 22 at Oakland, but he sat out the second half of the victory against the Steelers. Rookie Bernard Scott and veteran Brian Leonard saw an increase in work with Benson out of the lineup.

According to the Bengals' official Twitter account, head coach Marvin Lewis indicated Monday that Benson could play against the Raiders, but the club would exercise caution.