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Cardinals' backfield more crowded after Chris Johnson signing

In one unimportant way, it’s fitting that running back Chris Johnson agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Monday.

Like that of new teammates Andre Ellington and Robert Hughes, Johnson’s hair hangs well below the back of his helmet.

“If it works out, we might have the best ‘hair’ backfield going,” coach Bruce Arians said a few hours before Johnson and the Cardinals reached an agreement.

When it comes to the football stuff, whether Johnson fits is worthy of debate.

In size (5-feet-11, 203 pounds), quickness, speed and skills, Johnson is a lot like Ellington, the incumbent starter.