The Houston Texans are interested in retaining tailback David Johnson but aren't thrilled about his $8.5 million salary cap hit, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle:
Aaron WilsonTexans would like to retain running back David Johnson, if possible, according to sources. He's due a $7.95 million base salary in 2021 with $2.1 million of it guaranteed. Team would want to lower his salary cap figure of $8.512 million
After the team released fellow tailback Duke Johnson earlier on Friday, Wilson reported the franchise would hang onto David Johnson if they're able to restructure his contract.