Johnson’s agent, Peter Schaffer, said the ruling does not affect Johnson’s standing with the Chiefs for now.

“It doesn’t impact Larry one bit with the Kansas City Chiefs and wanting to win the 2009 Super Bowl. This matter’s a business decision. His entire focus is on working hard to be the best member of the Kansas City Chiefs he can be.”

Berthelsen said the union argued that Johnson’s salary was guaranteed, but Burbank ruled the money was not part of a signing or performance bonus and has not yet been earned. Johnson is owed by the Chiefs whatever guaranteed money he’s already earned, Berthelsen said.

Berthelsen had no update on a separate grievance filed by the union on Burress’ behalf over what it termed excessive punishment by the Giants. His suspension cost him more than $800,00 in salary. The team also fined him more than $200,000, his single-game salary.

Monday’s ruling came amid a report out of South Florida alleging Burress hurled profanities at a deputy during a traffic stop in March.

Burress was ticketed for careless driving after a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over his black Toyota Sequoia on March 18, according to a copy of the citation. He was allegedly speeding and cutting off other drivers, Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Dani Moschella said.

Moschella said Burress complied with the deputy’s commands but used combative language.

“Everything that the deputy said was met with profanity,” she said.

Moschella said Burress also threatened the deputy, telling him that he knew Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti. Moschella said Lamberti has never met Burress.

A call to Burress’ attorney was not immediately returned.

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