The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Limping, not running: We know that running the ball is going to be a huge emphasis in rookie coordinator John DeFillipo's offense. But with so many injuries hitting the backfield, the Browns conducted run drills on Tuesday with a backfield roster of Isaiah Crowell, camp workhorse Shaun Draughn, and new arrivals Jalen Parmele and Timothy Flanders (sporting Bobby Mitchell's long-lost No. 49). Notably absent again was rookie third-round pick Duke Johnson, who missed his third straight practice with a pulled hamstring.

Diehards Line: "It's just disappointing," HC Mike Pettine said of Johnson's absence. "That a guy we're counting on being a big part of what we do, to lose him at this formative time of what we're getting done. ... He'll have a lot of catch-up work to do. There's no substitute for getting live reps." Also out were backs Glenn Winston (knee), Terrance West (calf) and Luke Lundy (concussion). "You have to practice it," Pettine said of the running game. "It's hard when the lineup is constantly being churned the way it is. You want to be able to settle in at some point during camp. Because the guys are all young and they need the reps. So when they're not out there, it is a source of frustration." Remember, the rushing attack was the aspect of the Browns' offense we were less concerned with heading into camp. That is fast changing. Stay tuned.