The Browns continue to rebuild their offensive line, as they have agreed to terms with G Zion Johnson.
Johnson was first drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft as the 17th overall pick. In 2022, Johnson was also selected to the PFWA All-Rookie team. He spent his first four seasons in Los Angeles, starting 65 of 66 career games. He missed just two games over his time with the Chargers, demonstrating his durability and dependability at the position.
He started at both left and right guard during his time with the Chargers – but spent a large portion of the last three seasons at left guard – bringing position flexibility on the inside of the offensive line if needed.
Johnson adds a key piece to the offensive line for the Browns. With the beginning of free agency, Cleveland had six offensive linemen hit the market. Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry said the offense – and in particular the offensive line – would see turnover during the offseason.
Since that turnover, the Browns have addressed the offensive line early in free agency with the acquisition of T Tytus Howard in a trade with the Texans and the addition of veteran C/G Elgton Jenkins.
The Browns agreed to terms with G Zion Johnson, who started 65 of 66 career games with the Chargers. He was first drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft and spent four years with the Chargers.
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) poses for a photo as he is introduced during senior day before the start of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
This is a 2025 photo of Zion Johnson of the Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team. This image reflects the Los Angeles Chargers active roster as of Monday, June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) enters the field before the game against Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) jogs back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) smiles during the NFL football team's camp in Costa Mesa, Calif., Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) plays against Pittsburgh defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) stands for the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) blocks against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Saturday Dec. 23, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Bills defeated the Chargers 24-22. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (22) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
National Team offensive lineman Zion Johnson of Boston College (77) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) walks back to the locker room after an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) plays against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson waves as he is introduced during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
National Team offensive lineman Zion Johnson of Boston College (77) snaps the ball to National Team quarterback Desmond Ridder of Cincinnati (9) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) runs onto the field prior to an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. (John McGillen via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) guards against Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) blocks Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during NFL football game on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Boston College offensive guard Zion Johnson holds a team jersey after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick at the 2022 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
This is a 2022 photo of Zion Johnson of the Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team. This image reflects the Los Angeles Chargers active roster as of Thursday, May 12, 2022 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (22) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) enters the field before the game against Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
FILE - Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) plays against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 11, 2021, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)
Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) looks to block during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson (77) takes his stance during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) plays against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers questions during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
