The Rams are applying the franchise tag to Trumaine Johnson, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. With the designation, Johnson is now scheduled to be the league’s highest-paid cornerback with a ~$16MM salary. 
Schefter reported earlier this week that a franchise tag was “expected” for the corner. As a second-time tag recipient, Johnson is slated to earn more than the projected ~$14.297MM tender for franchised corners. The two sides now have until July to work out a long-term deal. If they do not come to an agreement, Johnson will play out the year at this hefty rate and wait until the season is through to potentially discuss an extension.
Last year, the Rams tagged Johnson and watched fellow standout corner Janoris Jenkins leave via free agency. This time around, the Rams were not willing to let their secondary take another step back. After Jenkins turned in a strong season with the Giants and Johnson arguably took a step back, one could argue the Rams made the wrong decision. Today, they are doubling down on their call to retain Johnson.
In 2016, Johnson had 57 total tackles and one interception in 14 games. In the year prior, he racked up 71 total tackles and seven interceptions.
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