Nashville, TN (Best E Casino) - The Tennessee Titans have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with rookie running back Chris Johnson. The Tennessean reported Saturday that the Titans have signed their first-round pick to a five-year $12 million deal, worth $7 million guaranteed. With the signing of Johnson, whom they picked 24th overall out of East Carolina, the Titans have inked all of their draft picks. Johnson is expected to compete for time both as a running back and as a slot receiver for the Titans, while also contributing in the return game. Johnson led the NCAA with 227.7 all-purpose yards per game (109.5 rushing, 40.6 receiving, 77.6 kickoff returns) during his senior year.
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