Johnson Out for 3-4 Weeks

New York Jet rookie wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, the No. 1 pick in the draft, underwent arthroscopic surgery Thursday for torn right knee cartilage and will be out for three to four weeks.

Johnson was hurt during practice Wednesday in Hempstead, N.Y., when his knee banged into the helmet of cornerback Aaron Glenn. An MRI exam revealed the torn cartilage.

Johnson leads all rookies with 21 receptions and 250 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Rich Kotite did not name a replacement.

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Thirty-five players were fined a combined $145,500 by the NFL for their roles in fights during Sunday’s game between the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fined $7,500 was Houston defensive back Marcus Robertson, while teammate Darryll Lewis was fined $5,000. The league fined the Oilers’ Tomur Barnes, Cris Dishman, Terry Killens and Rafael Robinson $4,000 apiece.

Pittsburgh punter Shayne Edge, who like Robertson and Lewis was ejected, was fined $5,000. Teammates Lethon Flowers, Donta Jones, Tim Lester, Fred McAfee and Will Wolford were fined $4,000 each.

Fifteen more Steelers and eight more Oilers were fined $4,000 each, but if they do not fight again this season, those fines will be forgiven.

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The Oakland Raiders have offered two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chester McGlockton and veteran quarterback Jeff Hostetler to the Atlanta Falcons for suspended quarterback Jeff George, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

The Falcons have been trying to acquire the 320-pound McGlockton, one of the NFL’s premier interior linemen, since April. Meanwhile, Seattle continues to offer quarterback Rick Mirer for George.

Seahawk and Raider officials confirmed that George met with them Tuesday in Newport Beach.