The Cleveland Browns have made significant moves during the NFL offseason, particularly in the quarterback position with the drafting of Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. However, the lack of focus on improving their wide receiver corps in the draft raised eyebrows among fans. This concern was alleviated somewhat with the signing of veteran Diontae Johnson, who brings a wealth of experience and potential to the team.

Johnson had a tumultuous 2024 season, starting with the Carolina Panthers, getting traded to the Baltimore Ravens, and finally landing with the Houston Texans for just one game. Despite a lackluster year with only 33 receptions and three touchdowns, his previous performance with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he recorded 107 catches for over 1,160 yards, indicates his ability to excel when given an opportunity. In Cleveland, he will partner with Jerry Jeudy, providing the Browns' quarterback—whether it’s Deshaun Watson, Gabriel, or Sanders—with reliable targets. This low-risk signing could yield significant rewards for the Browns if Johnson can recapture his previous form.