Chargers fans likely woke up to some unfortunate news on Monday morning as former Rams and Browns safety John Johnson III will reportedly sign a one-year contract to head back to Los Angeles and play for Sean McVay. The news was first reported by Jake Ellebogen of the Bleav.com.
Safety John Johnson III signing a one-year deal to #Rams, per source. Back to where he started. @JKBOGEN on it.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 7, 2023
After being drafted by the Rams in the third round out of Boston College, Johnson spent four seasons in Los Angeles, culminating in a productive 2020 campaign under then-defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.