Despite the Los Angeles Rams placing the franchise tag on Trumaine Johnson back at the beginning of March, rumors have been swirling over the last couple of weeks surrounding the team pulling off a trade involving the cornerback before the start of Thursday’s 2017 NFL Draft. Numerous teams have expressed interest in the possibility of acquiring Johnson, but with report indicating on Monday the Rams cornerback is staying put, this really shouldn’t come as a major surprise to anyone.
National Insider Ian Rapoport claims Johnson will be staying in Los Angeles for the 2017 season to avoid the team having to worry about filling another need in this year’s draft.