Running back D’Ernest Johnson boosted his chances for a Cleveland Browns roster spot with a solid performance versus the Colts on August 17. On 10 carries, he gained 53 yards or 5.3 yards per carry, caught three passes for 26 yards, returned three kickoffs for 62 yards and also returned two punts for 10 yards.
That’s 151 all-purpose yards in about a half. And let’s not forget he picked up the blitz a few times also. Johnson saw action because Dontrell Hilliard is out with a pulled hamstring, and coach Freddie Kitchens preferred to keep Nick Chubb on the bench for a game that does not count in the standings.