He also said his relationship with QB Kenny Pickett – who spent time with Johnson while the two were with the Steelers from 2022-23 – was part of the reason that he decided to sign with Cleveland. And Pickett said now that they are back on the same team together, he has been trying to help Johnson acclimate to the Browns.
"I was talking to him a lot today on the field in the two-minute period, going through the play calls with him, where he would be if he was at Z or X or F and kind of talking him through each play," Pickett said. "So, he's working really hard at it. It's great to have him here and I know that he's going to continue that."
As a quarterback who has played with Johnson, Pickett believes Johnson's route running ability and his ability to create separation in one-on-one situations will be an asset to their receiving corps.
"I think he does a really good job of getting separation at the line, at the top of his routes," Pickett said. "In and out of cuts, I think is probably his biggest strength. He gets in and out really well. So, a lot of those third down, possession down, route running, which you need to be precise at, I think he can bring that."
As Johnson looks to start a new chapter of his career in this season with the Browns, he wants to go out on the field and allow his game to speak for itself.
"I want to make the most of my opportunities when I get them, cheer on my teammates and be a great teammate," Johnson said.