Browns Send Clear Message to WR Diontae Johnson Amid Speculation

   

Diontae Johnson has not been in attendance for the Cleveland Browns‘ optional OTAs, but the team is still planning for him to be a significant part of their attack.

The Browns signed Johnson to a one-year, $1.17 million deal — the veteran’s minimum — with no guarantees as he looks to kickstart his career.

He’ll have to earn his keep with the Browns if he wants to stay employed. Missing OTAs isn’t the best early indicator that he’s committed to Cleveland. However, the Browns do not sound too worried about the former Pro Bowler.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski spoke about the team’s wide receiver unit and mentioned Johnson in particular as a potential catalyst.

“Wide receiver position, we’re going to need some young guys step up,” Stefanski said. “And then Diontae Johnson is a player that we’ve seen first-hand that he can really be trouble for that defensive back because he can run, he can fly.”