Browns' Duke Johnson remains in concussion protocol

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Duke Johnson remains in concussion protocol.

What It Means:

Johnson suffered the concussion during the Browns' third preseason game. Johnson's status for Week 1 is unknown, but he is likely to be the Browns' third-down running back once he returns from his injury.

The Browns ranked 32nd in our schedule-adjusted Rushing Net Expected Points metric last season. Our algorithms project Johnson to finish the year with 163 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 23 receptions, and 186 receiving yards, as the 75th-ranked fantasy running back.