INDIANAPOLIS — With free agency approaching this time last year, Chris Johnson said re-signing with the Cardinals was his top priority.

His approach in the 2017 offseason has changed.

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While stating that “both sides are definitely interested” in a possible return to Arizona, Johnson plans to first see if there is a better fit for him elsewhere heading into what the running back hopes will be his 10th NFL season.

“I think I want to go out there and see what options I have first,” Johnson told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Tuesday. “I feel at this point in my career if it’s not a situation where a team wants to bring me in to be a starter, I definitely need to be somewhere where I have a role.

“I need to be involved. At this point in my career, I don’t want to sit on the sideline. I want to get in the game.”

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Johnson, who turns 32 in September, would again be assuming a backup role behind David Johnson if he rejoined the Cardinals. Chris Johnson held that spot through Arizona’s first four games last year before suffering a season-ending groin injury.

After a middling 2014 campaign with the Jets, Chris Johnson rebounded to rush for 814 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games before landing on injured reserve with a leg injury. He pointed to that showing as proof he can still excel when given the opportunity.

“I definitely know I can still make plays. I still have speed,” said Johnson, whose 4.24-second time in the 40-yard dash from 2008 remains an official NFL Scouting Combine record. Johnson’s 2,006-yard season with Tennessee in 2009 highlighted six straight years with at least 1,000 rushing yards.

Arizona’s other top backup running backs — Andre Ellington and Stepfan Taylor — also are set to become unrestricted free agents.