The Cleveland Browns will release veteran safety John Johnson III by the start of the new league year, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The expected move will provide the safety-deprived Green Bay Packers with another veteran option in terms of fixing the roster need.
What makes Johnson especially intriguing for the Packers? He played his best football over four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams between the 2017 and 2020 seasons. Not only was Matt LaFleur in Los Angeles with Johnson in 2017, but Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry was on the defensive coaching staff of the Rams during all four seasons Johnson was in Los Angeles, providing a clear and important connection between player and team.