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Johnson broke his silence Monday night but didn’t shed any light on when he might return to the Titans. The All-Pro running back, who wants a new long-term contract in the wake of his 2,006-yard season, missed his ninth off-season practice Monday and has yet to take part in the team’s off-season conditioning program, which began in March and is voluntary. "I am just focusing on trying to stay in shape and being ready when I am back on the field," Johnson said.
Reported by the Nashville Tennessean
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He added: "My mind has been on one goal, to continue to be the best running back in the league. I’ve had a great offseason. I plan on being even better than I was last year. ..." That won't be easy. No one on the NFL was better than Johnson last season when it came to individual achievement. The third-year pro led the league in rushing, established a new record for yards from scrimmage in a season and was named AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. As a reward, he wants a raise. His base salary for this year is $550,000, and the Titans have yet to budge. Training camp begins July 31. Asked when he plans to report to the team, he said: “I don’t know. I’m just working out.’’ Asked if he’s prepared to hold out until he gets a new contract, he said, “No comment. ...’’ We'll continue watching.
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