Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that there’s “nothing close” between the Rams and franchise CB Trumaine Johnson and the two parties will not get a long-term extension in place before the July 17 deadline.
This has been the expectation all along, as some speculated that the Rams would want to see how Johnson does in Wade Phillips‘ defensive scheme before committing to him long term.
Johnson stands to make around $16.8 million fully guaranteed for the 2017 season under the franchise tag. Because Johnson receives a 20 percent increase on top of the franchise tag figure, he’s now the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.