The Facts: With free agency approaching this time last year, Johnson said re-signing with the Cardinals was his top priority. His approach in the 2017 offseason has changed. While stating that "both sides are definitely interested" in a possible return to Arizona, Johnson plans to first see if there is a better fit for him elsewhere heading into what the running back hopes will be his 10th NFL season.
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“I think I want to go out there and see what options I have first,” Johnson told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Tuesday. “I feel at this point in my career if it’s not a situation where a team wants to bring me in to be a starter, I definitely need to be somewhere where I have a role. ..." Johnson, who turns 32 in September, would again be assuming a backup role behind David Johnson if he rejoined the Cardinals. Chris Johnson held that spot through Arizona’s first four games last year before suffering a season-ending groin injury. Arizona’s other top backup running backs -- Andre Ellington and Stepfan Taylor -- also are set to become unrestricted free agents.