Overview

• Diontae Johnson was released Tuesday as the Browns finalized their 53-man roster, according to multiple reports including ESPN.
• Johnson joined Cleveland in April on a one-year veteran-minimum deal worth $1.17 million as a reclamation attempt.
• Reporters noted strong route running during camp but inconsistent hands, with evaluations suggesting he was on the wrong side of the roster bubble.
• Emerging receivers Gage Larvadain, Isaiah Bond and Jamari Thrash helped shape the depth chart behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, with Deandre Carter factoring as a returner.
• Johnson is now a free agent and could seek another team or potentially return on the Browns' practice squad.