The contract details for wide receiver Diontae Johnson have been released after signing him after the 2025 NFL draft, and they reveal just what kind of leash the Cleveland Browns will give him.
And it’s a short one.
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The Browns have released the contract details for Johnson, their newest wide receiver in their room. The team officially announced the signing on May 5 via social media. ESPN’s Field Yates was the first to report the details of Johnson’s new one-year, $1.17 million veteran minimum contract.
Aside from his acquisition, the other attention-grabbing detail in Johnson’s new contract is that he will not receive any guaranteed money from the Browns. The former Steelers star wide receiver has developed quite a reputation over the past few years, having played for three different NFL franchises in 2024. During that time, he recorded 33 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of his workload came during his stint with the Carolina Panthers.
In an eye-opening moment for the 28-year-old former Pro Bowler, he will now look to rehabilitate his reputation with an opportunity in Cleveland. The Browns are in need of another talented pass catcher, and Johnson will have every opportunity to earn his reps and reaffirm his standing in the league.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns: Diontae Johnson contract details reveal short leash