Very little was expected of Charles Johnson when the Vikings signed him off the Browns practice squad in 2014, but when he got his chance to play that year, the former Packers seventh round pick proved that he could be a significant contributor. Johnson seemed to form instant chemistry with Teddy Bridgewater, and helped take pressure off the rookie by providing him with a trusted target down the field.
Johnson finished that season with 31 catches for 475 yards and two touchdowns, and bigger things were anticipated in 2015. Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner went so far as to declare Johnson “far and away our best receiver” during the offseason.