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Browns Sign TE Johnson to Bolster Depth
28 Apr
Summary
- Browns sign Bowling Green tight end Jyrin Johnson.
- Johnson brings a 45-game reception streak from college.
- He aims to replace depth after David Njoku's departure.

The Cleveland Browns have added another player from Bowling Green State University to their roster by signing tight end Jyrin Johnson. This move follows the team's success with rookie Harold Fannin Jr., who also came from BGSU and had a standout first NFL season in 2025. Johnson joins the Browns' tight end group as they seek to replace depth following David Njoku's departure in free agency. Johnson spent most of his college career at Texas Southern before transferring to BGSU for his senior year. During his final season, he recorded 37 catches for 466 yards and two touchdowns. A significant achievement in his college career is his active streak of 45 consecutive games with at least one reception, the longest in the nation. Johnson also earned First-Team All-MAC honors at tight end, highlighting his collegiate performance. The Browns have also drafted two other tight ends, Joe Royer and Carsen Ryan, and have several other players competing for roster spots, making the competition for depth at the position open.