Cleveland Browns finally received some good news. The team found out on Sunday that they will be getting a third-round draft pick from Houston Texans as part of the trade that involved running back Duke Johnson.

Browns traded Johnson to Texans in August in exchange for a fourth-round pick. However, the pick was to turn into a third-rounder if the 26-year-old was active on Houston’s roster for 10 games in 2019.

In need of RB depth, Texans activated Johnson for Week 11 game against Baltimore Ravens, activating the clause. He ended up having a nice game, rushing for 40 yards in six attempts, while adding two receptions. 

Although Cleveland wanted to keep Duke Johnson on the roster, the player asked for trade since he was unsatisfied with the way he was being used. Since arriving in Houston, Johnson received more playing time and managed to put together a solid season so far.

Johnson rushed for 327 yards and one touchdown joining the Texans while averaging career-high 5.5 yards per carry. He also added 24 receptions for 232 yards and two TDs.

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Cleveland Browns finally honored running back Duke Johnson’s trade request. Browns made the announcement on Thursday that they have traded Johnson to Houston Texans.

According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Texans will send a fourth-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for Johnson. The pick could eventually become a third-rounder if certain conditions are met.

Duke Johnson made a trade request back in March, but Cleveland Browns refused to fulfill his wish in recent months. Considering they have issues on the RB position, Browns intended to keep Johnson on their roster to start 2019 NFL season.  Both head coach Freddie Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey stated earlier that the 25-year-old has a place on the team and that they are counting on him this year.

While it is debatable whether the Browns got the appropriate return for Johnson, the move was probably the best outcome for both sides. Cleveland meets with high expectations this season and having a disgruntled player on their roster wouldn’t help their team’s chemistry. Johnson, on the other side, gets to leave the situation that didn’t suit him and will probably play an important part on Texans’ offense in 2019.

Johnson started only two games with Cleveland last season, rushing for career-low 201 rushing yards and no touchdowns. He, however, had 47 receptions for 429 yards and three TDs.

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Cleveland Browns’ running back Duke Johnson made a trade request back in March and managed to anger the team’s quarterback Baker Mayfield in the process. Mayfield didn’t speak nicely about Johnson’s situation at the time and even called it “self-inflicted.”  But it seems like the two teammates managed to talk things over in recent days.

Speaking about his relationship with Johnson, Mayfield said that they addressed their disagreements and that they are “good.”

“We addressed it. We’re good,” – said Mayfield on Thursday. “We’re here to do our job. He’s here. Like I said, when it all came out, we want people that want to be here. He’s here right now and that’s important. I think that shows we’re here to win.”

Despite the fact that Duke Johnson was open about his intention to leave the team, Browns are not willing to make his wishes true anytime soon. Both general manager Jon Dorsey and head coach Freddie Kitchens publicly stated that they want to keep Johnson for 2019 while “envisioning” a place for him in the team’s offense.

Johnson’s trade request was reportedly caused by the fact that Cleveland tried to trade him early in the year. The 25-year-old is also unpleased the way he was used in 2018 when he had a career-low 201 rushing yards to go with 47 catches for 429 yards and three touchdowns.

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Earlier this month Cleveland Browns’ running back Duke Johnson decided to skip the team’s voluntary program and subsequently asked the team to trade him. However, despite the fact that Johnson doesn’t want to be in Cleveland anymore, the organization seems to be in no hurry to honor his request.

Browns’ general manager John Dorsey recently spoke about Johnson’s trade request with reporters and said the organization and new head coach Freddie Kitchens still have the 25-year-old in their plans for the future. 

“I continually keep telling you all that Duke is a very talented football player,” – said Dorsey on Thursday. “We see a lot of stuff for Duke moving forward into the future with regards to him. He is a member of this organization moving forward.”

Several teams reportedly showed interest in acquiring Duke Johnson with New York Jets, Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles showing interest. Eagles emerged as a most likely destination for Johnson in the recent weeks, but are reportedly still not ready to pay Browns’ asking price.

Johnson, who was a third round pick in 2015, saw his role being diminished in 2018 and had a career-low 40 carries. He ended the season rushing for 201 yards while adding 47 receptions for 429 yards and three touchdowns.

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Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has been one of the team’s most consistent players in the past season, so it is fitting that he receives a reward for his performances. Brown announced on Thursday that they have sign Johnson to a 3-year contract extension worth $15.6 million. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal includes has $7.7 million guaranteed and includes $5 million signing bonus.

OFFICIAL: We've agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with @DukeJohnson_8!

Details » https://t.co/nhnzLmt7ZF pic.twitter.com/eBE4QEr8gR

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 7, 2018

“Duke Johnson is a good football player. His hard work and commitment to the Browns organization are appreciated and we are excited to extend his contract and keep him in a Browns uniform for years to come,” – said Brown’ general manager John Dorsey. “Duke is an excellent representative our organization. He leads by example and we look forward to him playing an important role with the Cleveland Browns moving forward.”

Duke Johnson, who was selected by the Browns in the third round of 2015 NFL  Draft, had 348 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in the 2017 season adding  693 receiving yards from 74 receptions, and three receiving touchdowns.

“I’m excited. It’s fun to see how this team is shaping out and I want to be a part of it.” – said Johnson after signing the deal. “You can see it with the guys they brought in on offense like Tyrod (Taylor) and (Jarvis) Landry plus the guys we already had. I think bringing in coach (Todd) Haley adds another dimension to our offense and it gives coach (Hue) Jackson the chance to be the head coach. John Dorsey has been bringing in guys that can play, that can ball, and that gives us a chance. Now it’s about going out and doing it now.“

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Cleveland Browns finally received some good news. The team found out on Sunday that they will be getting a third-round draft pick from Houston Texans as part of the trade that involved running back Duke Johnson.

Browns traded Johnson to Texans in August in exchange for a fourth-round pick. However, the pick was to turn into a third-rounder if the 26-year-old was active on Houston’s roster for 10 games in 2019.

In need of RB depth, Texans activated Johnson for Week 11 game against Baltimore Ravens, activating the clause. He ended up having a nice game, rushing for 40 yards in six attempts, while adding two receptions. 

Although Cleveland wanted to keep Duke Johnson on the roster, the player asked for trade since he was unsatisfied with the way he was being used. Since arriving in Houston, Johnson received more playing time and managed to put together a solid season so far.

Johnson rushed for 327 yards and one touchdown joining the Texans while averaging career-high 5.5 yards per carry. He also added 24 receptions for 232 yards and two TDs.

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Cleveland Browns finally honored running back Duke Johnson’s trade request. Browns made the announcement on Thursday that they have traded Johnson to Houston Texans.

According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Texans will send a fourth-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for Johnson. The pick could eventually become a third-rounder if certain conditions are met.

Duke Johnson made a trade request back in March, but Cleveland Browns refused to fulfill his wish in recent months. Considering they have issues on the RB position, Browns intended to keep Johnson on their roster to start 2019 NFL season.  Both head coach Freddie Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey stated earlier that the 25-year-old has a place on the team and that they are counting on him this year.

While it is debatable whether the Browns got the appropriate return for Johnson, the move was probably the best outcome for both sides. Cleveland meets with high expectations this season and having a disgruntled player on their roster wouldn’t help their team’s chemistry. Johnson, on the other side, gets to leave the situation that didn’t suit him and will probably play an important part on Texans’ offense in 2019.

Johnson started only two games with Cleveland last season, rushing for career-low 201 rushing yards and no touchdowns. He, however, had 47 receptions for 429 yards and three TDs.

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Cleveland Browns’ running back Duke Johnson made a trade request back in March and managed to anger the team’s quarterback Baker Mayfield in the process. Mayfield didn’t speak nicely about Johnson’s situation at the time and even called it “self-inflicted.”  But it seems like the two teammates managed to talk things over in recent days.

Speaking about his relationship with Johnson, Mayfield said that they addressed their disagreements and that they are “good.”

“We addressed it. We’re good,” – said Mayfield on Thursday. “We’re here to do our job. He’s here. Like I said, when it all came out, we want people that want to be here. He’s here right now and that’s important. I think that shows we’re here to win.”

Despite the fact that Duke Johnson was open about his intention to leave the team, Browns are not willing to make his wishes true anytime soon. Both general manager Jon Dorsey and head coach Freddie Kitchens publicly stated that they want to keep Johnson for 2019 while “envisioning” a place for him in the team’s offense.

Johnson’s trade request was reportedly caused by the fact that Cleveland tried to trade him early in the year. The 25-year-old is also unpleased the way he was used in 2018 when he had a career-low 201 rushing yards to go with 47 catches for 429 yards and three touchdowns.

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Earlier this month Cleveland Browns’ running back Duke Johnson decided to skip the team’s voluntary program and subsequently asked the team to trade him. However, despite the fact that Johnson doesn’t want to be in Cleveland anymore, the organization seems to be in no hurry to honor his request.

Browns’ general manager John Dorsey recently spoke about Johnson’s trade request with reporters and said the organization and new head coach Freddie Kitchens still have the 25-year-old in their plans for the future. 

“I continually keep telling you all that Duke is a very talented football player,” – said Dorsey on Thursday. “We see a lot of stuff for Duke moving forward into the future with regards to him. He is a member of this organization moving forward.”

Several teams reportedly showed interest in acquiring Duke Johnson with New York Jets, Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles showing interest. Eagles emerged as a most likely destination for Johnson in the recent weeks, but are reportedly still not ready to pay Browns’ asking price.

Johnson, who was a third round pick in 2015, saw his role being diminished in 2018 and had a career-low 40 carries. He ended the season rushing for 201 yards while adding 47 receptions for 429 yards and three touchdowns.

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Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has been one of the team’s most consistent players in the past season, so it is fitting that he receives a reward for his performances. Brown announced on Thursday that they have sign Johnson to a 3-year contract extension worth $15.6 million. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal includes has $7.7 million guaranteed and includes $5 million signing bonus.

OFFICIAL: We've agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with @DukeJohnson_8!

Details » https://t.co/nhnzLmt7ZF pic.twitter.com/eBE4QEr8gR

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 7, 2018

“Duke Johnson is a good football player. His hard work and commitment to the Browns organization are appreciated and we are excited to extend his contract and keep him in a Browns uniform for years to come,” – said Brown’ general manager John Dorsey. “Duke is an excellent representative our organization. He leads by example and we look forward to him playing an important role with the Cleveland Browns moving forward.”

Duke Johnson, who was selected by the Browns in the third round of 2015 NFL  Draft, had 348 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in the 2017 season adding  693 receiving yards from 74 receptions, and three receiving touchdowns.

“I’m excited. It’s fun to see how this team is shaping out and I want to be a part of it.” – said Johnson after signing the deal. “You can see it with the guys they brought in on offense like Tyrod (Taylor) and (Jarvis) Landry plus the guys we already had. I think bringing in coach (Todd) Haley adds another dimension to our offense and it gives coach (Hue) Jackson the chance to be the head coach. John Dorsey has been bringing in guys that can play, that can ball, and that gives us a chance. Now it’s about going out and doing it now.“

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