Johnson is not expected to reach a long-term deal with the Rams before the July 17 franchise tag deadline, Vincent Bonsignore of The Orange Country Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was given the franchise tag designation earlier this offseason and it appears the Rams are willing to pay the 27-year-old the $16.7 million in 2017 - making it a prove-it type season for the cornerback. The team would rather play the waiting game and see how Johnson performs in new defensive coordinator Wade Phillip's defense before signing him to a long-term deal. After a breakout 2015 campaign, Johnson slipped a bit in production last season - racking up 57 tackles, 11 passes defensed and one interception across 14 games.

Johnson stated Tuesday that he is open to a contract extension with the Rams, Rams' insider Myles Simmons reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rams shopped Johnson after he signed a $16.74 million franchise tender last month, but failed to gain any traction. As a result, he and the team have renewed talks over a long-term contract, which needs to be settled prior to the July 15 deadline for franchise players. Regardless, the 27-year-old appears on track to take the field in a Rams uniform for the 2017 season.

Johnson is not expected to be traded by the Rams, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson signed his $16.74 million franchise tender last month, not only making him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, but enabling the Rams to shop him in hopes of a trade this offseason. After failing to find a suitable deal, Los Angeles and Johnson are now set to stage talks over a long-term contract prior to the July 15 deadline for franchise players. Although he's spent his entire five-year career with the Rams, Johnson may want to steer clear of an extension in order to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Regardless, it appears Johnson will remain with the Rams in 2017, which should help the team's transition into new coordinator Wade Phillips' defense.

Johnson was shopped around the league this offseason, but the Rams may still sign him to a long-term extension before the July 15 deadline, ESPN.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

EDGE Analysis

After using the franchise tag on Johnson for a second straight year, the Rams surveyed other teams to see what he might fetch in a trade. Apparently unable to find a deal to its liking, the team resumed discussions about a long-term extension but was unable to agree on terms with its cornerback before the start of the offseason program last week. The two sides are expected to shelve discussions until the program is complete, which still allows plenty of time before the July 15 extension deadline for franchise-tagged players. An extension likely would lower Johnson's $16.74 million cap hit for the upcoming season.

Johnson signed his franchise tender from the Rams on Monday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second offseason in a row, the Rams have extended the franchise tag to Johnson, entitling the cornerback to 120 percent of his 2016 salary. The cap hit equates to $16.74 million for a player that has recorded eight interceptions among 28 passes defended over the last two campaigns. As the most accomplished defensive back on the Rams' roster, Johnson will be working under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who most recently conjured a hard-hitting Broncos secondary led by Aqib Talib, T.J. Ward, and Darian Stewart.

The Rams have placed their franchise tag on Johnson, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per NFL.com, the tag will make Johnson -- who was also franchised by the Rams last season -- the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, with his contract tender in line to be in the neighborhood of $16.74 million. The 27-year-old is coming off a 2016 campaign in which he recorded 57 tackles and a pick in 14 games. Over the course of 14 contests in 2015, Johnson logged seven interceptions.

Johnson (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was able to be a full participant during Friday's practice session, so his availability for Week 10 comes as no surprise.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Half of the Rams' players who are currently tending to injury were held out of practice Wednesday and limited Thursday before returning as full participants Friday, and Johnson was no different. As such, his Week 10 status doesn't appear to be in any real danger.

Johnson (ankle) will be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will be good to go in Week 9 despite being a limited participant in practice throughout the week. He's slated to get the start at cornerback opposite Lamarcus Joyner.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was limited in practice this week and appears to be more on the probable side of questionable. If he is held out come Sunday look for Marqui Christian to see an increased role.