August 8th, 2019 by j19writes
As the third-round draft choice of the Browns in 2015 Duke Johnson rushed for 1,286 yards over four seasons. Nick Chubb the rookie took over the starting position as running back last year and set a franchise rookie rushing record. Kareem Hunt became available and John Dorsey signed him, Hunt rushed for 824 yards last season.
Browns trade RB Duke Johnson to @HoustonTexans for a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/kYx8JN2Dty
— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2019
Johnson, who requested trade although he signed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension last year,
“I won’t be a disgruntled employee. I won’t be causing scenes or losing focus on what’s important,” Johnson said.
“My thing is, I’m big on loyalty.”
Johnson, who had been sitting out training camp with a hamstring injury.
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