Keyshawn

Johnson

He’ll undergo surgery on his injured knee and broken ankle this week. His value would increase if the Cowboys added a new QB or better primary receiver.

Johnson will make $8 million during the first two years, then an extra $6 million over the next two years. A $1 million roster bonus in 2006 will likely force a release or re-structuring of the deal.

The team should be able a mid round pick for Johnson. Teams reportedly interested include the Lions and Jaguars.

The Cowboys would likely send a draft pick (3rd round?) if the Bucs can’t come to an agreement with Galloway in the next two days. Galloway would then likely be released by Dallas.

“He needs to go down to Ace Hardware and get a little Rustoleum,” Parcells said. It’s motivation for a player that apparently needs it.

The Raiders, already loaded with young wideouts that need to play, are trying to build a team that will be competitive for a long time, not necessarily win now. Witness the selection of JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson.

No deal involving Johnson seems to be imminent despite a report early last week that he was close to signing with either the Raiders or Titans. The Packers may not be willing to meet Keyshawn’s asking price if they believe third-round pick James Jones can make an instant impact.

Johnson is expected to consider a career in broadcasting if he doesn’t land in a training camp, but will reportedly play if the money is right. Silver reports Keyshawn hopes to sign a contract within the next week. Green Bay and Seattle are also involved to a degree, but may be offering less money as teams that are in better position to compete this year.

A report on SI.com two days ago alluded to Seattle having interest. At this point, Green Bay, Tennessee, and Oakland appear to be the frontrunners.

“The challenge of helping to turn a team around, to help get it to the next level, that gets my competitive fires burning. I have the itch, and right now I’m trying to decide how strong that itch is,” Johnson said. Bill Parcells has reportedly already offered Johnson a spot on the Dolphins, and the Titans and Raiders have also expressed interest in the past.