Titans RB Johnson having knee surgery


Tennessee RB Chris Johnson (28) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith (52) during the second half at LP Field. (Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is scheduled to have a knee scope on Tuesday to repair a meniscus he tore in September, according to CBS Sports.

Johnson was injured Sept. 22 against the San Diego Chargers. A day after the game, Johnson underwent an MRI, which revealed the injury. He played through it and finished the season with 1,077 yards with six touchdowns.

Johnson is expected to be a free agent. He should be recovered by the time free agency filing begins in mid-March due to the four- to six-week recovery timetable. The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews.

Although Johnson is due to make $8 million next season because of the contract extension he signed, the team will likely ask him to take a pay cut. Since he is expected to refuse, the team will reportedly cut him and he will become a free agent.

The Titans will reportedly approach Johnson about taking a lesser deal during the NFL Scouting Combine in mid-February.