Cleveland Browns Career: 1981-1989

Bio:
Drafted in the seventh-round of the 1981 draft, linebacker Eddie Johnson ended up playing his entire 10-year NFL career with the Browns.

Known as "The Assassin" for his hard hitting and bone-jarring tackles Johnson joined a 3-4 defense with starters Charlie Hall, Robert L. Jackson, Dick Ambrose and Clay Matthews. Johnson broke into the starting lineup on a full-time basis in 1984 and held down one of the two inside linebacking spots through the 1988 season.

The undersized Johnson played for Sam Rutigliano, Marty Schottenheimer, Bud Carson and Jim Shofner in his tenure with the Browns and held off challenges from the Browns' first-round pick in 1982 Chip Banks, as well as, the infamous number one draft choices in 1987 and 1988, Mike Junkin and Clifford Charlton.

Very proud that he spent his entire career with the Browns, Johnson was one of the most popular Browns players of the 1980's. He continued his relationship with Browns fans contributing the Bernie's Insiders to answer fan questions and write articles for the publication.

Eddie Johnson, lost his life after a nearly three-year battle with colon cancer at the age of 43. He will be remembered by all who know him as a great Browns player, but an even greater person.

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