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Back For More: Cards Re-Sign Chris Johnson

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The Arizona Cardinals roster re-stocking continued Thursday when the club announced they had agreed to terms with veteran running back Chris Johnson on a one-year deal. “CJ2K” returns to the Bird Gang after reportedly picking Arizona over the Miami Dolphins.

The deal was first reported by ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

The 30-year-old three-time Pro-Bowler added a much-needed spark to the Cards’ rushing attack gaining 814 yards on 196 carries (three touchdowns) before suffering a broken tibia which ended his season in Week 12 last fall. His four 100-yard rushing games last season were the most by a Cardinals’ player in 30 years. Johnson is expected to back up second-year pro David Johnson who thrived as a rookie in 2015.

The move to re-sign Chris Johnson comes on the heels of the club acquiring talented young pass rusher Chandler Jones via trade from the New England Patriots and inking guard Evan Mathis to a one-year deal. Both bring a winning pedigree to Bruce Arians’ talented team.

A Valley native, Eric has had a passion for the Arizona sports scene since an early age. He has covered some of the biggest events including Super Bowls, national championships and the NBA and MLB playoffs in his near 20 years in local media.

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