The Facts:
With all the focus on the
uncertainty surrounding his future with the Titans, it's easy to overlook his health. Johnson said this week that he’s closer to 100 percent after the first surgery of his career. The procedure repaired a torn meniscus, but doctors have not yet cleared him to run. The next phase of rehab will be in a swimming pool, strengthening the muscles around his left knee.
Reported by the Nashville Tennessean
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Johnson was injured in the Week 3 win against the Chargers but said he never considered having surgery during the season. He’s rarely missed a practice in six seasons as a pro. “I am not going to make excuses," he said. "But you can talk to anybody who’s had a torn meniscus and they know how it affects you. I’m not going to sit here and tell you if I wouldn’t have had a torn meniscus I would have had 1,600-1,700 rushing yards last year, but my teammates know what I was going through.” Given that, Johnson obviously doesn't believe his lackluster 2013 season, when he averaged a career-low 3.9 yards per carry, should be viewed as a sign of things to come. “I have a whole lot left. I have only played six years in this league. And that is what my focus is on,” he said. And will he remain a Titan? “It’s in God’s hands. If I am back with the Titans, that’s where God wants me to be,” Johnson said. ... The Titans, of course, will have some say in it too. Stay tuned.
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