The Facts:
The Lions and top draft pick Johnson appear to have narrowed the gap on financial aspects of a contract for the wide receiver, but still must negotiate on the structure and language related to the proposed deal. Johnson was absent from training camp again Wednesday. It was the seventh day of practice he has missed.
Reported by the Detroit News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to News staffer Mike O'Hara, The Lions and Johnson's agent have been talking about a six-year contract. It reportedly would be close to the contract signed last year by Saints running back Reggie Bush, who was drafted second overall. Bush got more than $26 million in guaranteed money. There have been unconfirmed reports that the Lions' offer to Johnson included as much as $30 million in guarantees. ... Stay tuned.
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