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Following up on an ongoing story. ... Johnson has hired Houston-based agent Kennard McGuire, according to someone close to the Texans' Pro Bowl wide receiver. In his first two negotiations with the Texans, Johnson was advised by his uncle, Andre Melton.
Reported by the Houston Chronicle
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Johnson is unhappy with his contract that has five years remaining and calls for him to make $5.8 million this year. McGuire recently negotiated receiver Brandon Marshall's four-year, $47.5 extension with Miami that included $23 million guaranteed. Johnson missed the first three days of organized team activities this week before reporting on Thursday. He signed an eight-year, $60 million extension, including $15 million guaranteed. ... Worth noting: ESPN insider Michael Smith advised his Twitter followers that McGuire has a "very friendly" relationship with Texans GM Rick Smith.
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