EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFree agent guard Zion Johnson and the Cleveland Browns reached agreement Monday on a three-year, $49.5 million deal that includes $32.4 million guaranteed, agents Alan Herman and Jared Fox told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Johnson is the second major addition to the Browns' offensive line this offseason. Last week, the Browns agreed to a trade with the Houston Texans to acquire tackle Tytus Howard.Johnson was the Los Angeles Chargers' most durable player in 2025, playing 100% of the team's offensive snaps except in Week 18 when coach Jim Harbaugh benched most starters.It was also the best year of Johnson's career as he evolved into one of the league's top run blockers. Johnson finished the season ranked second in run block win rate (79.3%). Still, he has struggled in pass blocking, often looking lost on defensive line stunts. He ranked as the fifth-worst guard in pass block win rate (87.4%) and played a role in quarterback Justin Herbert being the league's most pressured and hit quarterback.A first-round pick out of Boston College in 2022, Johnson has played both guard positions, and the Chargers briefly played him at center during training camp and the preseason. Johnson had a career low of three penalties called on him in 2025.ESPN's Kris Rhim contributed to this report.
