Report: Browns close to landing John Johnson on 3-year, $33.8M deal

Michael McClymont• ·
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 20: John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to a game against the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California.
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The Cleveland Browns are nearing a three-year deal with safety John Johnson III worth $33.8 million, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports.

The contract will also contain $24 million guaranteed, Garafolo adds.

The Browns have been prioritizing the safety position lately, using a second-round pick on Grant Delpit in the 2020 draft and trading for Ronnie Harrison prior to the 2020 season. However, Delpit missed the campaign with a torn Achilles and Harrison started seven games.

Johnson is considered one of the league's best young safeties. The four-year pro has recorded eight career interceptions while twice topping 100 tackles in a season.

Former teammate Jalen Ramsey sang Johnson's praises upon learning of the reported deal.

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