The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson have been at a crossroads for the past several weeks. Johnson has requested a trade from the Browns after seeing his role with the team disappear, but the Browns have seemed to ignore the request.
Not only did Johnson have fewer touches last season, but the Browns also signed Kareem Hunt this offseason, making it even more likely Johnson loses more touches in 2019. So as he saw his potential role decrease, he wanted to get a chance with another team.
But despite Johnson’s representatives requesting a trade and the running back missing most of the team’s offseason program, Browns general manager John Dorsey and head coach Freddie Kitchens have made it known they plan on having Johnson on the roster for the 2019 season.