Key back to the big city?
<Mar. 21> The Giants are making a strong push to sign Keyshawn Johnson, the Newark Star-Ledger is reporting. The Giants are scheduled to meet with Johnson today, and the free-agent wide receiver is believed to be excited about the possibility of returning to New York, where he played for the Jets from 1996-1999.
"If the numbers are right, he could sign with the Giants [today]," a close friend of Johnson's told The Star-Ledger. "Keyshawn thinks the Giants have a really good team and could contend for the Super Bowl. Besides, he loves the New York stage."
The Seahawks, Dolphins, Patriots and Eagles reportedly round out Johnson's top five, but other teams also remain in the mix.
In two separate interviews last week, Johnson expressed interest in playing for the Panthers. He has also said he would consider re-signing with the Cowboys, who cut him for salary-cap reasons.