Cleveland Browns News: Looking at the running back situation
By Dan Justik
The Daily Dawg Tags brings you all the Cleveland Browns news that you need to know, including the running back position becoming a strength for the Browns in 2018.
The Cleveland Browns have invested a lot in the offense this off-season. They have added talent to every position group. But the one group that received a lot of attention and investment is the running back position.
The Browns let Isaiah Crowell walk during free agency, leaving Cleveland without their starting running back from last season. The Browns decided to sign Carlos Hyde to a three year, $15 million contract during the first days of free agency to replace Crowell.
Cleveland then drafted Nick Chubb with the 35th overall pick. Using a second round pick is a significant investment for a running back when teams can find talented running backs in the middle rounds.
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The Browns also gave their dynamic running back Duke Johnson a three year, $15.6 million contract extension. Johnson does much more than just run the ball. But he has shown that he can be an effective rusher, as he has rushed for 4.2 yards per carry in his career.
With the Browns having three capable runners in the backfield, how has the situation played out throughout the summer workouts?
That story and more can be found in today’s edition of Daily Dawg Tags.
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