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The Cardinals used a transition tag on running back Kenyan Drake on Monday, which gives them a chance to match any offer that Drake might receive from another team in free agency.
It also leaves them with a lot of money devoted to their offensive backfield as David Johnson is set to make $10.2 million for the 2020 season. Cutting Johnson would not provide any cap relief, but there may be a chance to trade him to another club.
Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have explored a possible trade for Johnson. Wilson adds that three other teams have also checked in with the Cardinals about a deal.
Johnson’s price tag would seem to limit the potential compensation coming back to Houston in any deal unless the Cardinals ate some of Johnson’s salary or added a sweetener on their end to facilitate the swap.