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Duke Johnson Could Be a Major Weapon as a Slot Receiver

Cleveland has been toying with using third-year running back Duke Johnson as a slot receiver, which could add another dimension to the Browns' offense.

NFL preseason overreactions are a yearly tradition. Still, there are things to look for -- you just have to know where to look. Follow the right trends and there might just be something useful, whether it's a rookie emerging or a veteran playing a different role.

That brings us to Duke Johnson of the Cleveland Browns. Over the course of training camp, Browns head coach Hue Jackson noted the team might use the running back more as a slot receiver.