Rams Franchise Tag CB Trumaine Johnson

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Updated: March 2, 2017

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Rams have placed the franchise tag on cornerback Trumaine Johnson.

Rams placed franchise tag on CB Trumaine Johnson, per source. Another player tagged before today’s 4 pm deadline.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1, 2017

Schefter reported further information on the news.

With today’s franchise tag, Rams CB Trumaine Johnson is now scheduled to be NFL’s highest-paid CB at $16 million.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1, 2017

Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register confirmed the news.

Rams tag CB Trumaine Johnson for $16.7 million and 1 year. Still possible to sign him to long-term contract.

— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) March 1, 2017

Johnson is a former third round pick of the Rams back in the 2012 NFL Draft. He has spent his entire career with the club.

Last season Johnson played and started in 14 games. He recorded one interception and 57 tackles. This is the second year in a row the Rams have used the tag on Johnson.

As more information surfaces on the Rams and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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