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Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Titans and Johnson met for several hours Wednesday, but they came no closer to ending the contract stalemate that has led to the running back's holdout, league sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora, who added the two sides have no plans to meet again at this time. Titans GM Mike Reinfeldt does, however, expect to talk with the RB's agent in the "next day or so. ..."
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Reinfeldt said in a statement he believed it was important for the sides to meet face to face. "I'm not sure there was any progress made, but I do think it was beneficial to meet," Reinfeldt said. "We were able to discuss several different elements of a potential contract, but there was no agreement on those topics. I do expect to have another conversation with Joel in the next day or so to discuss things further. ..." Johnson has said he will not report until he receives a new deal, even with two years left on his contract and having missed all of the Titans' camp, which wrapped Monday. Johnson leads the NFL in rushing yards over the past three seasons and has said he wants at least $30 million in guaranteed money. Each time a free agent has signed a high-priced contract since the end of the NFL lockout only seems to bolster his pay demands. The Titans open the season Sept. 11 at Jacksonville. ... And the CJ-Watch continues. Stay tuned.
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