Cleveland lands a former first-round guard at a reasonable rate, solidifying an improving offensive line. Multiple headlines confirm the deal, with reporters noting Johnson's pedigree as a 2022 top-17 pick. The key signal is the three-year, $49.5M commitment — market-rate for a starting-caliber interior lineman. Fans are cautiously optimistic but wary after one headline warned Johnson is already on thin ice post-draft. If Johnson recaptures his early-career form, this move upgrades a position of need significantly.
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This signing grades out as a reasonable signing for the Cleveland Browns — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Zion's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL Gs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $16.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the G market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Zion is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $49.5M contract with $32.4M guaranteed (65%) represents a significant commitment with heavy guarantees.
Contract Details
Length
3 years
Total Value
$49.5M
AAV
$16.5M
Guaranteed
$32.4M
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