Michael Johnson agrees with Bucs

[Johnnydollaz89]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and free-agent defensive end Michael Johnson have agreed to a five-year deal worth $43.75 million, sources told ESPN's Josina Anderson.

[+] Enlarge AP Photo/Joe RobbinsDefensive end Michael Johnson recorded just 3.5 sacks last season with Cincinnati.



The deal, which cannot be announced until after 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, includes $24 million in guaranteed money, according to sources.
Johnson was given the Cincinnati Bengals' franchise tag in 2013, sending his single-season pay skyrocketing above $11 million. It marked the second straight season that a Bengals player had been tagged.
After a productive year getting to quarterbacks in 2012, Johnson struggled doing the same in 2013, recording just 3.5 sacks. He had 11.5 sacks two seasons ago.
A 2009 third-round selection out of Georgia Tech, Johnson was signed to a four-year deal. Over the past few seasons with the Bengals, he helped bolster one of the league's stronger defensive lines.
When defensive tackle Geno Atkins signed a five-year, $55 million deal and fellow defensive end Carlos Dunlap signed a five-year, $40 million deal before last season, it appeared as if the Bengals would have difficulty retaining Johnson this offseason.

Michael Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to five-year contract worth $43.75 million - ESPN

First big deal of the off-season, there you have it.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Awesome... Great acquisition for the Bucs.

Definitely won't be sad to see him leave the AFCN!

 

[Midnightangel]

Michael Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to five-year contract worth $43.75 million - ESPN

First big deal of the off-season, there you have it.

I had trouble seeing the article due to your avatar.

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

44 Mil for 3.5 sacks great job Bucs

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I had trouble seeing the article due to your avatar.

You're welcome

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

This signing made absolutely zero sense to me. Johnson had some motivational issues in Cincy, how exactly is he going to play for the lowly Bucs with a MASSIVE contract? Yes he had 11.5 sacks two seasons ago, but again motivation is a question. He wasn't even one of the top DEs on the market (Bennett) who Seattle stole for $4M per season less.

Just don't get this signing. C grade.