Cincinnati Bengals franchised defensive end Michael Johnson has signed his tender offer for 2013.
The signing means Johnson will make $11.2 million for the coming season if the sides cannot work out a long-term agreement between now and July 15.
Johnson had 11.5 sacks last season for the Bengals.
Source: National Football Post
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March 15, 2013
The third of eight players given a franchise tag this offseason has re-signed with his current team.
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Is Bristol back? The Kyle Busch-Kyle Larson door banging battle at the conclusion of Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race provides hope.
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March 14, 2013
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