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Running back Chris Johnson has been a revelation for the Arizona Cardinals this year, leading to speculation that the team could sign him to a contract extension.

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Extension Unlikely to be Announced Soon

Sunday, Nov. 1

"No deal [is] imminent," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who also reported Johnson and the Cardinals discussed a contract extension in the week leading up to their Week 8 game at the Cleveland Browns.

Keim Comments on Potential Extension

Monday, Oct. 12

According to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com, general manager Steve Keim said that Johnson's current one-year deal is "something we will look at."

"Chris Johnson is just now starting to hit his stride," Keim said on Doug and Wolf on Arizona Sports 98.7, per Urban, referencing the fact that Johnson injured his hamstring in training camp and had to work up to full speed.

Johnson Rejuvenated in Arizona

Johnson, 30, has rushed for 567 yards and three touchdowns while adding five receptions for another 56 yards. Only Devonta Freeman of the Atlanta Falcons has more rushing yards (621), and Johnson has mitigated the early-season injury woes of Arizona running back Andre Ellington, who missed three games with a strained PCL.

With the emergence of Johnson, the return of Ellington and rookie David Johnson playing well thus far, the Cardinals have one of the deepest backfields in football. While Chris Johnson has played well, it's unlikely the team would sign the veteran to a hefty contract at this point in his career given the presence of his younger teammates.

"They will have a number they are comfortable with, and if it isn't good enough for Johnson, the Cardinals will be ready to move on," according to Urban.

Johnson has proved he has plenty left in the tank and is a perfect fit for Arizona's offense, so both sides would benefit from an extension that would keep him with the team beyond this season.