The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The New York Jets are taking the next step toward potentially Johnson. The team is hosting the veteran runner at its training facility, according to multiple reports.

Diehards Line: As NFL.com's Kevin Patra suggests, with the Jets' run-first mentality, pairing the uber-durable Johnson with the often-injured Chris Ivory makes complete sense. The Jets have been our front-runner to land Johnson from the start. They will get the first crack at keeping him from walking out without a contract. However, several reports have indicated that general manager John Idzik only is interested in Johnson at the right price. The Tennessee Titans cut the 28-year-old back and his $8 million contract earlier this month. He won't see close to that amount on his next deal. ... Stay tuned. We'll follow up as needed.