Conclusion: No dice. There has been little chance of a long-term deal almost since the moment the Rams used the tag on the CB again. Johnson's one-year franchise tag number pays him as the top corner on a per-year basis. His play on the field last year suggested he's closer to the 15th best corner. The Rams' front office backed itself into a proverbial corner in their dealings with Johnson. In 2016, the team chose to franchise tag Johnson instead of Janoris Jenkins in part because it reportedly believed Johnson would be easier to sign long term. Swing and a miss. Los Angeles is staring down the prospect of paying Johnson $30.6 million for two years of work and then watching the corner walk away for nothing in 2018.