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Duke Johnson believes contract extension beginning of even bigger things with Browns

is as excited as he is relieved to iron out a new contract before offseason workouts conclude later this week.

“It feels good,” the fourth-year Browns running back said Tuesday before minicamp. “Finally got it over with.”

Johnson and the Browns agreed to a three-year extension Thursday, ensuring the former Miami star continues thriving in Cleveland.

The versatile and elusive Johnson (5-9, 210) led the Browns with 1,041 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns last season. As Cleveland struggled through a winless campaign, he was a consistent, dependable bright spot on the field and emerged as a leader off it.