KEVIN JOHNSON NEWS

Set to retire The Titans have announced that Johnson is retiring, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson, a 2015 first-round pick, spent his first four seasons with the Texans before playing the previous two in Buffalo and Cleveland. He signed a one-year contract with the Titans in March but has not participated in any of the team's OTAs. We now have an answer why, as he has seemingly been contemplating retirement. The 28-year-old will end his career with 191 tackles (145 solo), 1.5 sacks, 22 passes defensed and one interception across 64 games.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Titans opt for cornerback Caleb Farley at No. 22 overall

The Tennessee Titans have bolstered their defense by drafting cornerback Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech at No. 22 overall

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans bring back Sambrailo, add CB Kevin Johnson

The Tennessee Titans have added a pair of new defenders and brought back an offensive tackle

MARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving to Music City Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Titans on Thursday according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Signing with Tennessee permits Johnson the opportunity to face his former team of four years, the Texans, at least two times per season. Johnson has performed well as a rotational defensive back for Buffalo and Cleveland the past two years, containing opponents to a 60.2 percent completion rate while conceding only one touchdown pass over 88 targets.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Browns agree to terms with former Rams CB Hill

A person familiar with the negotiations tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent cornerback Troy Hill

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns 22-17

The Kansas City Chiefs forced the Cleveland Browns to punt in the waning minutes Sunday with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes out with a concussion

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns have Conklin, Chiefs without Edwards-Helaire

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is inactive for the Kansas City Chiefs for their divisional playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, taking one dynamic playmaker away from Pat...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefuls

It’s no coincidence most NFL teams left in the playoffs have some of the best cornerbacks in football

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns aim to keep late-season surge going in Kansas City

After ending the longest current playoff drought in the NFL the Browns followed up with a win over Pittsburgh for their first postseason victory since 1994

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefanski out of basement, back with Browns after COVID-19

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is back with his playoff team after having COVID-19

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns

Baker Mayfield is out front in the Browns' playoff run

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

Michigan State’s basketball game at No. 5 Iowa on Thursday night has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with the Spartans

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns wait for Bitonio, Ward, lose backups to injuries

The Browns' injury issues aren't easing

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence

Kevin Stefanski had a rough night being a fan

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-Pro tackle Conklin available for Browns vs. Steelers

The Cleveland Browns won’t be entirely short-handed when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for wild-card game Johnson won't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Johnson and Denzel Ward will miss a second straight game while on the reserve list. Robert Jackson and Terrance Mitchell (personal), who is expected to play, are slated to start at cornerback against the Steelers' strong receiver corps.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for Steelers

The Browns finally caught a needed break when safety Ronnie Harrison, tight end Harrison Bryant and linebacker Malcolm Smith were activated from the COVID-19 list to play in Sunday...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team

The Cleveland Browns are in the playoffs yet they still haven't practiced for them

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence

Baker Mayfield promised to lead the Browns back to prominence

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus, which is why he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

Impact It appears Johnson's positive tests surfaced Saturday, meaning he'll be out for the first round of playoffs as well, if the Browns make it. Denzel Ward is also on the reserve list, so Terrance Mitchell, Robert Jackson and Tavierre Thomas are expected to handle expanded roles in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact The 28-year-old will miss Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, which is a big loss since Denzel Ward (illness) is also on the COVID list. The Browns need to secure a spot in the playoffs for Johnson to have a chance of seeing the field again this season. A.J. Green was elevated to the active roster to bolster Cleveland's depth at cornerback.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lose another defender, CB Johnson added to COVID list

Already down several key players, the Browns said they will also be without cornerback Kevin Johnson Sunday as they try to end their playoff drought

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All clear for primetime appearance Johnson (groin) is active for Sunday night's game against the Giants, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Denzel Ward recuperated from a calf injury and prepared to make his first appearance since Week 11, Johnson is expected to recede into a reduced role within Cleveland's secondary. The Wake Forest product has garnered starts over each of the Browns' past three games, but he's logged only two starts in eight mutual appearances alongside Ward this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Johnson (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson was limited in practice all week, following the same regimen as Denzel Ward, who may return from a calf injury this week. Johnson will start at cornerback if Ward can't go. If neither player is available, Tavierre Thomas will make his first start since Week 4.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Jags Johnson will start at cornerback Sunday at Jacksonville, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Denzel Ward is sidelined by a calf injury, and Johnson will step in to make his third start of the season. The 28-year-old has 25 total tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble through eight games in 2020.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE