Larry Johnson, the formidable Pro Bowl running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is only 80 yards away from becoming the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. But a fan petition, thus far having garnered over 10,000 signatures, is pleading with Chiefs’ brass to deactivate Johnson before that feat can be reached.

This, of course, is due not only to Johnson’s off-field dalliances in domestic violence, but also last week’s reporting of homophobic Twitter remarks, as well as Johnson’s dismissal, “get your fa**ot ass out of here” to a Kansas City Star reporter attempting to interview the star.

“Larry Johnson is a disgrace to the NFL and should not be allowed to play because of his behavior and the remarks that he has made,” petitioner Patrick Gilman wrote.

Another petitioner, Jason Shukeat, called Johnson an “embarrassment” to the 1-6 Chiefs, who are mired in last place in the AFC West.

“It will be a travesty if he is allowed to return from his latest misconduct,” Shukeat wrote. “Between beating women and voicing slurs toward fans and media, there is absolutely no reason this trash should even have a job, much less become the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. With new management and coaching this year, Johnson needs to be gone to show that the attitude within the organization has changed and that we will not stand for thugs on this team.”

Johnson has apologized for the incident, albeit through a spokesman. Obviously keeping your problems at arm’s length in real life don’t work as well as on the gridiron.