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5 teams the Browns should trade Duke Johnson to

By Kevin Scott

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Duke Johnson #29 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Duke Johnson #29 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have seen perhaps more change in their organization than any other team this offseason, and nothing has been bigger than the shift in offensive philosophy. With the hiring of Air Raid innovator Kliff Kingsbury, the Cardinals have totally shifted directions, something most would say was needed. They brought in a new quarterback in Kyler Murray, as well as two highly anticipated new offensive weapons in Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler. This offense should now be a whole lot more fun to watch.

At running back, they have superstar David Johnson in the fold, but they need to get him some help. He played 80% of the snaps last year, and while he can certainly do it all, he is going to need help if he is going to stay healthy. With only Chase Edmonds as a viable handcuff, Duke Johnson would be a perfect complement to the do-it-all starter. He could come in and add a pass-catching dynamic, either to give David Johnson a breather or to play alongside him. He could even line up in the slot in Kingsbury’s 4-wide looks, keeping the defense on its toes.

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