20 potential Browns free agent targets in conference championship matchups

The current roster has some holes that need to be filled for the Cleveland Browns if they are to make the playoffs next season. What better teams to try and sign players away from than the four teams playing for the chance to play in this year’s Super Bowl? There are plenty of good players that will be available for the Browns off the four teams remaining.

The Browns need to remake the front seven on defense as well as add some talent to the safety room. The team doesn’t have to make the signing of the year but adding serviceable starters at positions of need is paramount.

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Here are 20 players the Browns should consider this offseason.

Jessie Bates, Safety, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4)

Hayden Hurst, Tight End, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (88) hurdles Buffalo Bills safety Jaquan Johnson (4)

Germaine Pratt, Linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) tackles Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) in the fourth quarter

Samaje Perine, Running Back, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) carries the ball

Fletcher Cox, Defensive Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles

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Robert Quinn, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles

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Brandon Graham, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles

Brandon Graham of the Eagles knocks the ball loose from Tyrod Taylor of the Giants.

Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles

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Jauan Jennings, Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers

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Jimmie Ward, Safety, San Francisco 49ers

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Hassan Ridgeway, Defensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers

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Samson Ebukam, Defensive End, San Francisco 49ers

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Mike McGlinchey, Offensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers

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Tyler Kroft, Tight End, San Francisco 49ers

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Maurice Hurst, Defensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers

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Carlos Dunlap, Defensive End, Kansas City Chiefs

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Mecole Hardman, Wide Receiver, Kansas City Chiefs

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Juan Thornhill, Safety, Kansas City Chiefs

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Derrick Nnadi, Defensive Tackle, Kansas City Chiefs

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Jerick McKinnon, Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs

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