The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Johnson's Tuesday visit with the Jets left both sides with a "good feeling." The former Titan met with New York's coaches and took a physical, but left without agreeing to a deal, according to a source informed of Johnson's situation. Rapoport was told that additional teams are "circling," waiting to see how Johnson's dealings with the Jets play out.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News tweeted Tuesday that Jets general manager John Idzik is choosing to stay true to the team's "budget/value system," and won't "overpay" Johnson in a market that's seen runners rewarded like punters. ... While he's no longer a reliable featured back, Johnson would make for a solid passing-down compliment to thumper Chris Ivory. Whether Johnson is interested in playing at a price commiserate with that role will be the issue. ... We'll continue to follow this one closely.
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