Browns Sign Zion Johnson, Boosting Offensive Line

0:00On March 9th, the Cleveland Browns are rebuilding their roster after a rough 20-25-26 season and the 20-26-free. Agency period is off to a mixed start. They missed out on top-center Tyler Lindrbaum, who signed a $3.81 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders instead. Earlier this week, during the legal tampering window, the Browns bounced back by agreeing to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers, Guard Zion Johnson. On a three-year, $32.4 million contract, he's their first free agent addition this off-season. Johnson, a 26-year-old first-round pick from the 2022 draft, spent four seasons with the Chargers, shifting from right guard to left guard amid injuries. While he's shown strong run-blocking at times, past protection has been an issue with 84 quarterback hurries and 21 sacs allowed per pro-flabal focused data. In Cleveland, under new head coach Todd Malkin, Johnson slots in as the projected left guard and his versatility to play both sides gives the team flexibility heading into the draft.

1:07This move bolsters an offensive line that seemed plenty of changes. With free agency just heating up, the Browns front office keeps pushing to solidify the trenches and turn things around for next season.