Michael Johnson RUMORS & NEWS

Cincinnati Enquirer "Even when attending classes and working out at Georgia Tech last month, there was something that always entered back into Michael Johnson’s mind. He wanted to be back in Cincinnati training with his teammates on the defensive line. With spring semester classes done, Johnson was back in town on..." May 26

ESPN.com "The Cincinnati Bengals announced that defensive end Michael Johnson signed his $11.175 million franchise tag tender, which guarantees his salary for 2013 as well as his participation in the team's offseason workouts and training camp. If Johnson hadn't signed his tender, he could've skipped..." March 15

Cincy Jungle "After a season in which free agent defensive end Michael Johnson racked up 11.5 sacks, which was a career high and was second on the team behind defensive tackle Geno Atkins, the Bengals will, without a doubt, do everything they can to keep him in Cincinnati. A mark of a successful team is not..." February 20

Cincy Jungle "Though we chit-chat and debate about applying the franchise tag to either defensive end Michael Johnson or offensive tackle Andre Smith, the general hope is that the team is able to sign both players to long-term deals, setting aside any need for the tag." February 20

Cincinnati Enquirer "The “new league year” does not commence until 4 p.m. on March 12, but business begins to pick up today with the start of the period where teams can determine if they want to use the franchise tag. Teams have until 4 p.m. on March 4 to make a decision. It’s not a question of if the Bengals will..." February 19