Will David Johnson Get An Extension From The Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson created a stir in recent days.

Cardinals coach Steve Wilks declined to go into particulars on what kept the running back from the practice field, but NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported the star running back is not injured.

While a healthy Johnson provides good news, there could be another looming issue when considering Johnson enters the final year of his contract and will earn a base salary of $1.88 million in 2018.

“I truly believe that the Cardinals and David Johnson at some point will negotiate a contract extension before the season.

“You’re talking about a guy who believes that he can go 1,000 yards receiving, 1,000 yards rushing; ain’t a shot he’s going to play for $1.9 million.

And the Cardinals, frankly, know that if a guy winds up putting up 1,000-1,000, and then he’s slated for free agency, now you’re talking that franchise tag game.