The new Tennessee Titans jerseys and their running back Chris Johnson has agreed to a revised deal that will ensure Johnson continues reporting to his teams training camp sessions.
While numbers have not been revealed, rumors are pointing to a $2.5 million payment for the coming season.
According to, both sides are reviewing the new terms and they are expected to sign a new contract within 48 hours.
"We're still talking through some issues," a source close to the deal revealed, "It's going to get done, but it's not done yet."
Johnson was hoping for a $30 million guaranteed payment contract after he was one of six running backs to rush for over 2,000 yards in 2009, however he's also no longer the lowest paid running back on his team ($550,000 in guarantees last season).
Johnson still has three years left on his contract and he had mentioned that even a small raise would be welcomed. The Titans could have offered Johnson more money with an upfront one-time payment, however they were not willing to make that move at this time.
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Gage heads into the 2010 season knowing he has to do more, starting with staying healthy.
"I don't feel like I did too good last year, looking at the whole season,'' he said. "As a team, we started off 0-6 and couldn't recover. And when I finally started to make a move, I then missed four games with the injury. I never felt like I got into that groove and into position to be explosive and make things happen.
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"And that is what this offseason has been about for me, to get myself into position to do more.''
Gage finished with 28 catches for 383 yards and three touchdowns. It was his lowest Kerry Collins output as a Titan. He had 651 receiving yards and six scores in 2008, one year after hauling in 55 catches for 750 yards.
"I just want a career-best in every category. That's what I am shooting for,'' Gage said. "Whether it's touchdowns, receptions, reception yards, yards per catch, I just want to make this season a personal best, all the way across the board.
"I feel like I am poised to definitely excel toward the middle to end of training camp, heading into the season.''
Said Coach Jeff Fisher: "The injury set him back. He made some great catches for us. I am very pleased with what he did. … Justin has had a really good offseason, so he's ready to contribute again.''
Gage, an eighth-year pro, said the competition during training camp should be great for all the receivers. Britt and veteran Nate Washington hope to be more consistent, while promising rookie Damian Williams will compete with Lavelle Hawkins, Dominique Edison and others for playing time.
The Seahawks have added 1,000 season ticket packages for the upcoming season, the team announced Tuesday.
The addition brings to total season tickets to 62,000.
"With 60 consecutive sellouts and the beginning of a new era, we believed this was an opportune time to reward those fans who have patiently waited for a chance to purchase season tickets," said COO John Rizzardini said in a news release.
Single-game tickets go on sale Aug. 2. The Seahawks open the preseason Aug. 14 at home against the Tennessee Titans. The open the regular season Sept. 12 at home against the San Francisco 49ers.
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