Cleveland Browns running back D’Ernest Johnson was placed on the team’s COVID reserve list on Tuesday, per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot.
#Browns placed RB D'Ernest Johnson on COVID-19 reserve and activated LB Elijah Lee from COVID-19 reserve. They also waived QB Kyle Lauletta.
Despite being the third back in an offense with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt ahead of him, Johnson has been a solid contributor to the ground game throughout the season. He did well filling in for both Chubb and Hunt in two different starts this season, putting up over 100 scrimmage yards both times.