The Cleveland Browns are just three years removed from making John Johnson III the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Cut just after two seasons in Cleveland, Johnson III has now returned to the team he left to come to the Browns. The former Pro Bowl safety, just 27 years old, has re-joined the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal.
The Browns and former defensive coordinator Joe Woods, of course, played Johnson III wildly out of position. A pure box/slot for the Rams, the Browns made him their post safety, a role that was not a fit for the veteran. It would not be a surprise to see Johnson III return to form as he gets back into comfortability.
