Michael Johnson in Free Agency '14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson isn't coming back to the Bengals.

Bucs lead for Michael Johnson; Making push for AC

The Bucs are now favorites for Michael Johnson.

Vikings are "definitely" out of the running for Michael Johnson

MJ "unlikely" to return; Bears clearing space?

On Saturday, Ben Goessling with ESPN was told that Johnson wasn't going back to Cincinnati. On Monday, Josina Anderson (with the same organization) reiterated the obvious conclusion that most of us had already realized.

Seahawks re-sign DE Michael Bennett

Bennett's deal may have also provided a forecast for Johnson's ceiling -- in that he'll receive something in the neighborhood of $34 million and $16 million guaranteed. Maybe he'll receive more, or less, but figure that the contract will be similar.

Bears first choice is Michael Bennett, not Johnson

Bengals free agent Michael Johnson still interests the Chicago Bears but Michael Bennett is their first choice.

Everson Griffen re-signs with the Vikings

But the question drawing greater interest is the impact this haves with Bengals free agent Michael Johnson.

Now add the Chicago Bears

There are upwards to seven teams that have inquired about Bengals free agent Michael Johnson. The Bears become the third known team

Buccaneers making push to sign Michael Johnson

The Chicago Tribune reports the Buccaneers are making a "hard push" to sign free agent DE Michael Johnson.

Johnson not coming back, more Bengals updates

Taking a look at the stories concerning Michael Johnson, Anthony Collins and a handful of restricted free agents. Plus an update on what the Bengals are doing this weekend.

Michael Johnson to the Eagles "isn't happening"

There are several teams already getting into the mix for Johnson, but the Philadelphia Eagles are not one of those teams. Unknown if the Bengals are.

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Eagles showing "some interest" in Michael Johnson

Johnson, who has become one of the top players in free agency this year, could see a significant contract soon.

Johnson is Vikes top target, interest in V.Rey too

With former Bengals coordinators now becoming head coaches, unrestricted free agents in Cincinnati will be heavily targeted by their old coaches.

NFL Free Agency: Franchise Tag Deadline is Monday

The deadline for team to use the franchise tag is 4 p.m. on Monday. Don't expect anything in Cincinnati.

Johnson is second-best free agent in the NFL

After playing under the franchise tag in 2013, Johnson enters free agency as a young, athletically-freakish, defensive end.

Franchise tag numbers for Collins and Johnson

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't expected to use the franchise tag in 2014. If they do, these are the numbers for Cincinnati's top free agents in 2014.

Carolina Panthers and Greg Hardy still negotiating

Hardy is generally considered the top defensive end entering free agency this year with Michael Johnson in second place.

Prisco: Bengals will try to re-sign Johnson

If we could call this time of year anything, we'd love to steal NASCAR's offseason term and call it "The Silly Season."

Bengals reiterate they want Michael Johnson back

The only question is whether they can afford to and justify a contract that may pay more than Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson.

Michael Johnson and Vikings generating buzz

Michael Johnson's future in Cincinnati isn't completely closed, but the Minnesota Vikings often mentioned as favorites to sign the sixth-year defensive end.

Thornton keeps the door open for Michael Johnson

Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson, entering free agency in early March as an unrestricted free agent, still has a chance to return to Cincinnati, says John Thornton, who co-represents Johnson.

Johnson could command over $10 million/season

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson will enter free agency as an unrestricted free agent, who may generate enough interest for a significant contract.

Falcons could "lure" Bengals DE Michael Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson could be heavily featured in free agency this year.

Patriots could re-ignite interest in Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson figures to have several suitors during free agency this offseason, including the Patriots who were interested last year prior to Johnson being franchised.