Berea, Ohio ? Chad Johnson played his idea of a sick joke on the Cleveland Browns.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver, known for his quick feet and bold predictions, sent each of Cleveland’s four defensive backs a package containing a handwritten note and a bottle of medicine to settle an upset stomach.

“I think some of the guys are taking it personal,” said Browns cornerback Daylon McCutcheon, who got a good laugh out of Johnson’s gesture. “But I think for the most part, he is not an in-your-face guy. He just likes to have fun. He enjoys playing football. He’s a jokester.”

At 2-3 and coming off a 34-23 loss to Pittsburgh, the Browns already were feeling queasy enough about their season. They will play host to Cincinnati on Sunday and might not find the joke especially funny.

But that wasn’t going to stop Johnson, who smiled when asked about his prank on the Browns. He said he simply wanted to “cure them of their sickness” and suggested “they’re going to get tired of covering me.”

Inside McCutcheon’s box, Johnson tossed in a note that said: “Daylon, Just wanted to add a little color and relief to your week. All the best, Chad.”

Anthony Henry, Robert Griffith and Earl Little also received FedEx deliveries from Johnson. The fourth-year wideout personalized each package, signing the notes and including his No. 85 next to his signature.