The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Even though the Cardinals are poised to make 2015 third-rounder David Johnson the workhorse back, Johnson wanted to return to Arizona primarily because of the team's status as a potential title contender — and because of HC Bruce Arians. As a source with knowledge of the situation explained it to PFT, whatever Arians is selling, Chris Johnson is buying.

Diehards Line: The eight-year veteran also is looking for stability after playing for three teams in three seasons. So instead of joining his fourth NFL team in the hopes of becoming the guy once again, Johnson is happily accepting a backup role in search of something more than the ability to run the ball on a regular basis.