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Stevie Johnson Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:54:16 -0700 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) will undergo groin surgery in the next couple of days. The procedure is expected to be extremely minor and won't keep Johnson out long at all. He is expected to be at the team's facilities during offseason activities.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:57:55 -0700 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (personal) was absent from voluntary offseason workouts Tuesday, April 24, after his wife gave birth to the couple's third child last week.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:15:12 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson's $19.5 million guarantee slots in between recent deals for Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin ($18 million), Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice ($18.5 million) and New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes ($24 million).
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:15:59 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson said Monday, March 5 after re-signing with the team that his intention was to always remain in Buffalo. "This is where I started, in Buffalo," Johnson said. "They took a chance on me ... I wanted to remain loyal to them like they did with me ... Why leave now when you've got guys turning that corner?"
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:48:19 -0800 Updating a previous item, the Buffalo Bills have signed impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson to a five-year, $36.25 million deal that includes $19.5 million guaranteed and over $24 million in the contract's first three years, according to a league source.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:39:36 -0800 The Buffalo Bills have struck a new deal with impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson. The team has called a press conference for Monday, March 5. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:45:22 -0800 Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson is refuting a report late Sunday, March 4, that he is finalizing a five-year contract with the team. "All these 'reports' are crazy, but I appreciate the positive energy. We will see what happens. No matter what I'm truly blessed," Johnson said.
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:48:12 -0800 The Buffalo Bills and WR Stevie Johnson are nearing a five-year contract agreement which is likely be to be completed Monday, March 5.
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:46:08 -0800 The Buffalo Bills and WR Stevie Johnson are closing in on a new five-year contract that would keep the receiver from being able to hit the free-agent market later this month. The contract, per sources close to the situation, is likely to be completed within the next 24 hours. The two sides spent plenty of time working on the deal Sunday, March 4, with plans to have it taken care of Monday, March 5.
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:20:23 -0800 The Buffalo Bills may still use their franchise tag on WR Stevie Johnson, but they are going to wait until the last day the tag can be used (March 5) before they make a decision on what to do with their unrestricted free-agent receiver. Bills general manager Buddy Nix, during an appearance on WGR Sports radio 550 Thursday, March 1, said the team doesn't need to make a decision until March 5 and that's when they will make it.
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:25:21 -0800 Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson said talks between his agent and the team have progressed and he hopes a deal can be agreed upon in the next week or so.
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:40 -0800 The New England Patriots likely will not show interest in Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson if he is available this offseason because he is not the deep threat receiver the team is looking to add.
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:29:24 -0800 The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to meet with impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson's agent Saturday, Feb. 25.
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:51:15 -0800 C.J. LaBoy, agent for Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson, said his meeting with the Bills was productive and he is optimistic that the two sides can reach an agreement on a new contract.
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:37:57 -0800 Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Doug Whaley said placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson is still an option for the team.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:14:19 -0800 The Buffalo Bills will meet with the representatives of impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson Friday, Feb. 24, at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source. Johnson will become an unrestricted March 13 if no deal is reached, and the club is not expected to use the franchise tag on him.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:42:36 -0800 The Buffalo Bills could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent WR Dwayne Bowe this offseason if they are not able to re-sign impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson. Head coach Chan Gailey worked with Bowe in 2008 when Gailey was Chiefs' offensive coordinator.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:14:23 -0800 The Buffalo Bills aren't expected to extend the franchise tag to impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson, according to a league source. Despite swapping contract proposals recently, the two sides are far apart on negotiations. The franchise tag option hasn't been discussed during negotiations with Johnson.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:09:12 -0800 Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson said he hasn't asked the team for $9 or $10 million a season, which would put him in the highest tier of top paid wide receivers in the league.
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:39:37 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson and the team are still "far apart" in contract talks. The receiver also doesn't expect the club to use the franchise tag to keep him, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Johnson led the team in receiving each of the past two seasons, and is set to become an unrestricted free agent March 13. The Bills haven't used the franchise tag since 2006.
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:23:45 -0800 The Buffalo Bills and representatives for impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson have exchanged contract proposals and are expected to meet at next week's NFL Scouting Combine, according to a league source. The Bills submitted a proposal over a week ago and Johnson's agent, C.J. LaBoy, countered the team's offer Monday, Feb. 13, according to the source.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:33:59 -0800 The Buffalo Bills could place the franchise tag on Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson if they are not able to reach an agreement with him before the start of free agency.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:08:12 -0800 Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson said he will allow his agent handle the contract negotiations and does not want to hear from the agent until something is close to being finalized. Johnson said he wants to focus on his offseason workout regimen and not have to worry about his contract.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:37:05 -0800 Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson said he hopes to re-sign with the team in the offseason; however, he views his pending free agency as a good option. "Of course I'm hoping Buffalo will step up," Johnson said. "But if not and I hit the market in free agency, then Buffalo is in the picture no matter what. But to be in free agency to see what other teams are saying, that's also good." C.J. Laboy, Johnson's agent, said he is optimistic as talks continue with the Bills. "We all know where Stevie's heart is and that's a big reason why he's engrained himself in the Buffalo community as much as he has," Laboy said. "There's a lot of time and a lot of decisions that need to be made on both sides, to be honest with you, on how we'll move forward."
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:55:03 -0800 There has been no direct dialogue between the Buffalo Bills and WR Stevie Johnson, who is a soon-to-be unrestricted free agent as of March 13. Johnson's agent was asked if his client would test the free agent waters. "Far too early for that," the agent said Friday, Jan. 27. "The Bills have options. They can use the franchise tag on him, they can negotiate an extension, or they can let him walk. It is no secret where Stevie's heart is, but at the same time he has to do what is best for his family." Johnson has said he wants to remain with the team.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:48:59 -0800 The Buffalo Bills remain a ways away from reaching an agreement with impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:48:05 -0800 Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said he would like to bring back impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson. Nix added Johnson's antics will not affect whether the team re-signs him. "He fits in, we do want him back, and I know that you think about the antics, penalties and obviously we're not happy about that," Nix said. "I don't think he would intentionally do something to hurt our team, I really don't. He's not a criminal. He made a mistake. It cost us. And he paid the price. That's behind us. He may do it again and if he does we'll deal with it. That doesn't affect what we're trying to get done with him."
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:13:43 -0800 Buffalo Bills general manger Buddy Nix said the team has resumed contract extension talks with impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson.
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:11:20 -0800 Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick said Monday, Jan. 2, he would like the team to re-sign WR Stevie Johnson, who will be a free agent in the offseason. "If you look at what Steve has done with the two 1,000-yard seasons in a row, it's really the first two years Steve has played," Fitzpatrick said. "I feel like a lot of what I've done and a lot of the success I've had since I've been here has been because of him. And the success that he's had, a lot of it's been because of me ... I know that they know I want him back. He knows I want him back. He wants to be here. We'll see how it turns out. But I'm a better player with Stevie on my team. I feel he's a better player with me as his quarterback."
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:59:11 -0800 Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said Monday, Jan. 2, that he is open to having WR Stevie Johnson back despite his antics during the season. He was benched in Week 17 after a touchdown, when he pulled up his jersey to expose the written words "Happy New Year." It marked the second time this season - and third time in two year - Johnson has been flagged for a touchdown celebration. "I mean, you love what Stevie does on the field before he scores touchdowns, you know? So you just have to decide if he can and we can get that under control." Johnson led the team with 76 catches, 1,004 yards and seven touchdowns, and he is looking for a new contract. Negotiations between the two sides broke down in November.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:16:24 -0800 Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey benched WR Stevie Johnson after he received a 15-yard celebration penalty in the first quarter against the New England Patriots in Week 17. Johnson finished the game with four catches for 40 yards and one touchdown.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:56:21 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson needs 36 yards in Week 17 to get 1,000 yards this season, which would be the second straight year he has reached the milestone. He would be the first receiver in franchise history to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:09:56 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson's asking price during negotiations with the team was $7.5 million annually, according to a source close to the situation. The source indicates that there have been no contract offers issued to Johnson from the Bills over the course of the past month. The Bills also did not mention the idea of a franchise tag for the wide receiver at any point while the negotiations were still going on, or even since they have subsided.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:25:33 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson, a prospective free agent in the offseason, said he is optimistic he will return to the team in 2012. "I don't think I'll be somewhere else next year. I'm still pretty sure I'll be here next year. But if not, it's a pretty crazy feeling," Johnson said. The Bills have not been able to reach a contract extension with Johnson. However, they still could keep him in the fold for 2012 by using a franchise tag on him in February.
Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:42:38 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson has 72 receptions through 15 games, becoming just the third Bills player with at least 70 catches in consecutive seasons. Johnson joins former WRs Andre Reed (1988-91) and Eric Moulds (2004-05).
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:42:09 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson caught four passes for 92 yards in Week 16 against the Denver Broncos.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:42:49 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as probable for Week 16.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:57:01 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:47:43 -0800 Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) is expected to play in Week 16 against the Denver Broncos. Officially, he was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21. "Stevie looked fine," head coach Chan Gailey said. "He's not there yet, but he'll get there by Saturday."
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:44:10 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:24:08 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 20, as he was resting the groin injury he aggravated in the Week 15 game.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:31:49 -0800 Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) aggravated his groin injury in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins. "I think it happened on either a slant or something," Johnson said. "I don't know if I was trying to get out of a tackle and kind of pulled it a little bit, but I've been dealing with it all year. It's just no different; it popped up again this game."
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:22:35 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 15 and is considered questionable to return.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:59:44 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson said contract talks with the team broke off a few weeks ago. Johnson is now wondering if he will be playing his last few games with the team. Johnson is eligible to become a free agent this offseason. He wouldn't divulge what his asking price was, but said it averaged out to less than $9 million a season - putting him in the mid-range of the league's No. 1 receivers.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:09:04 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson said he does not expect to sign a contract extension before the end of the season and is content with the situation. He said he would like to re-sign with the Bills as long it is under the right terms. The team could place the franchise tag on Johnson if the two sides to not reach an agreement.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:55:28 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (hand) became the fourth played in franchise history to record 60 receptions in consecutive seasons, and the first since former WR Eric Moulds.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:01:04 -0800 Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said WR Stevie Johnson (hand) should be able to play in Week 15 despite having an issue with his hand. Gailey said the team can tape up the hand to allow Johnson to play.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:08:18 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (hand) said he was having an issue when he was making a fist after the Week 14 game but is not sure what is wrong. "I don't know what happened," Johnson said. "I don't know if it was dislocated or anything, but every time I make a fist there's something with like a nerve or something. But we'll see what it is. I don't know."
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:32:22 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson had four receptions for 116 yards in Week 14 against the San Diego Chargers. It was Johnson's first 100-yard game of the season, and his most yardage since posting 137 receiving yards Nov. 21, 2010, in Week 11 last season.
Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:34:11 -0800 Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson caught five passes for 52 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13.
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