Trumaine Johnson, Rams Reportedly to Talk Contract Amid Trade Rumors

While a trade remains a possibility, the Los Angeles Rams are considering a long-term extension for cornerback Trumaine Johnson.

Per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the team wants to secure a new deal before the July 15 deadline while hopefully lowering the player's cap number for 2017 in the process.

The Rams placed the franchise tag on Johnson for the second year in a row, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at $16.7 million for this upcoming season.

However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported in early March Los Angeles discussed a potential trade with "several teams."

Although the team reportedly hoped to get a deal done before Monday's offseason program, Johnson's future remains up in the air.

The 27-year-old started 14 games last season, tallying just one interception after grabbing seven the year before.

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