BEREA, Ohio – The Cardinals thought they did a good job in minimizing Duke Johnson's role in the second half of Sunday's game.
Will all due respect, nobody limited the rookie's effectiveness better than the Browns.
A day after a 34-20 defeat at FirstEnergy Stadium, Browns coach Mike Pettine acknowledged the coaching staff needs to keep one of their few playmakers more involved. Despite catching passes of 16 and 52 yards in the first half, Johnson earned only one touch after intermission, a 3-yard carry.
The three overall touches marked his fewest of the season even while leading the club's running backs with 24 snaps.