Thursday update: Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told the media on Thursday that “things are trending in the right direction” for Nick Chubb to return from the COVID-19 list, per Jake Trotter.
Johnson was one of the lone bright spots for the Browns as he had 99 rushing yards on 19 carries, along with seven receptions for 58 yards.
If Chubb cannot play on Sunday, then Johnson will likely get his third start of the season against the Lions.