Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael
Johnson signed his franchise tender on Friday.
Johnson exploded for 11 1/2 sacks -- ninth in the NFL -- in 2012. Over four
seasons with the Bengals, the Georgia Tech product has 146 tackles, 23 sacks
and two interceptions.
The tag on Johnson required a one-year deal worth $11.175 million. He and the
organization have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract.
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