The LA Rams will not tag safety John Johnson, making him one of the top players at his position on the market. Especially so after Marcus Williams, Marcus Maye, and Justin Simmons were tagged by the Saints, Jets, and Broncos. It now appears that Johnson and the Vikings’ Anthony Harris will be far and away the top safeties in free agency and that could significantly increase their market value.
Spotrac estimated Johnson’s AAV as $8.3 million, but that seems way too low.
There 17 safeties making at least $9 million annually last year and Johnson could be a top-10 player at the position.