Browns' Duke Johnson: Hamstring issue lingers

Johnson (hamstring) is "probably 50-50" for next week's practice sessions, Zac Jackson of the Athletic reports.

With that, Johnson can effectively be ruled out for Thursday's preseason opener against Washington. Though Johnson previously expressed a desire to be traded from Cleveland this offseason, he's still with the team and thus in line to serve as a pass-catching complement to starter Nick Chubb. Johnson could be at risk of seeing his role dwindle once Kareem Hunt is reinstated after completing his eight-game suspension to begin the season.