It’s getting down to crunch time between the Titans and running back Chris Johnson, as reports say the two sides are talking, and that the talk are starting to result in progress towards a long-term deal. Johnson still has two years remaining on his rookie contract, but he has been holding out for a long-term [...]
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Titans Ready to Make Deal to Get RB Chris Johnson In for Opener
Appearing on NFL Network’s Total Access, Michael Lombardi said Tuesday that the Titans are “ready to make the offer” that will get running back Chris Johnson to report for practice and so he will be there for the 2011 season opener vs the Jaguars. Lombardi characterized the Titans’ approach as “very aggressive” because they want [...]
Tennessee Puts RB Johnson on the Reserve/Did Not Report List
Last week the Titans met with RB Chris Johnson about his return to the team. After the talks basically went nowhere, the team today placed the running back on the reserve/did not report list. By doing so, the Titans free up an extra roster spot for the final preseason game. The administrative move has no [...]
Sources: Titans, RB Johnson At Impasse
Will Johnson Blink First? The Tennessee Titans’ contract discussions, or lack thereof (according to whom you talk to), with superstar running back Chris Johnson, are at a peculiar standstill. While the Titans revealed their plans to reward the East Carolina product as the highest-paid running back in the NFL, those near the holdout speedster note [...]
Source: Chargers, First Round DL Liuget Agree
August 4th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, Holdouts, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers “Too Legit To Quit” Carrying a nickname matching the title of M.C. Hammer’s fourth album in ’91 – can you expect anything else than high expectations? The San Diego Chargers and 18th overall pick from Illinois, defensive lineman Corey Liuget, agreed to terms on a four-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The inking of [...]
Jaguars Pro Bowl TE Lewis Ends Holdout and Shows Up at Camp
Pro Bowl tight end Marcedes Lewis ended his holdout and joined the Jaguars on Monday as both sides agreed he won’t practice until a long-term deal is ironed out according to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com. Lewis signed a franchise tag before the lockout worth just less than $7.3 million, so he is now subject to [...]
49ers RB Gore Ends Holdout
Two-Time Pro Bowl RB San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore appeared at team headquarters early Monday morning, finishing a training camp holdout. A team official verified that the former Hurricane runner was in the building and prepared for a day of meetings and a physical. While a new contract extension is still missing, the [...]
Titans Continue Camp Without Chris Johnson; Teammates Support the RB
A couple of teammates for holdout running back Chris Johnson are staying in the backs corner, saying that he’s worth a whole lot more than the money that he’s due to make in 2011. “He is doing what he needs to do. If I was in his shoes I’d be doing the same thing,” said [...]
