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Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills Closing In On A 5-Year Deal

Found March 04, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Adam Schefter,  Steve Johnson
TEAMS: Buffalo Bills

As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Buffalo Bills and emerging star receiver Stevie Johnson are closing in a 5-year deal that is expected to be finalized within the next 24 hours.

Please click the link below to read the rest of the article and watch video footage of Stevie Johnson.

Original Story: http://www.playersview.net/stevie-joh... Verified_ybn
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