If it seems like good things happen every time Duke Johnson touches the football, you’re not alone.
The Browns running back was honored Wednesday as the team’s Player of the Year by the local chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).
Johnson, a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, has been a bright spot on a Cleveland offense that has struggled this season. The former Miami star eads the team in receptions (68) and receiving yards (618) and has accounted for six touchdowns (three receiving, three rushing). Two weeks ago against Baltimore, Johnson joined Herschel Walker (1986-88) as the only NFL running backs to record 500 receiving yards in each of their ufb01rst three seasons.