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Caplan: Browns Tried to Retain WR Charles Johnson Last Year

Cleveland Browns fans remember the story of WR Charles Johnson, who was billed as having some of the same tools as WR Josh Gordon. Two years ago, Johnson was on injured reserve, meaning last year was his chance to prove himself in training camp. Johnson did not end up making the 53-man roster, but the Browns placed him on their practice squad. Less than a month later, the Minnesota Vikings signed him off Cleveland's practice squad, and later in the year, he became a starting receiver for them.