As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Cleveland Browns need to overhaul the offensive line with four Week 1 starters and a key backup set to test free agency. Cleveland already made a big splash last week, acquiring right tackle Tytus Howard from Houston, and proceeded to give him a three-year, $63 million contract.
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According to Adam Schefter, the Browns are set to sign Zion Johnson to a three-year, $49.5 million contract with $32.4 million guaranteed. His $16.5 million annual salary makes him the sixth-highest-paid left guard in the NFL. Cleveland now has two offensive line positions filled in, with three more to go, unless Dawand Jones recovers and keeps his spot, which would make that three.
Former Chargers G Zion Johnson reached agreement today on a three-year, $49.5 million deal including $32.4 million guaranteed with the Cleveland Browns, per his agents Alan Herman and Jared Fox. pic.twitter.com/295cu8Dh2r
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
Here’s a quick review of his 2025 campaign
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Jun 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Zion Johnson competed for the starting center job but remained at left guard in 2025. He improved in pass blocking but had a slight step back in run blocking. Johnson allowed a 3.92% pressure rate, which ranked 10th among 32 left guards, along with 16 hurries, seven quarterback hits, and three sacks across 17-regular season games and 16 starts. He gave up three pressures, one hurry, and two sacks in the playoffs.