Chris Johnson misses Titans first offseason practice

Running back Chris Johnson was absent as the Titans held their first practice of the offseason on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Johnson wants a new contract and in January told The Tennessean he’d like to be the highest paid offensive player in the NFL.

Among those also absent from Tuesday's OTA: tight end Bo Scaife and linebacker Stephen Tulloch. Scaife signed his $4.9 million tender in March but hasn't reported to the offseason program while Tulloch, a restricted free agent, remains unsigned.