The Cleveland Browns are going to address their defensive line largely as the entire unit needs to be overhauled in free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. outside of a few young players and All-Pro Myles Garrett. And while they will have the opportunity to create a great deal of cap space with restructures this offseason, they may be better off landing several various players at the position rather than spending big money on one player.
Who are some of these bargain bin players the Browns could look to sign for less than $10 million a year (and in some cases far less)? We explore more than just a few names here.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) and Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to get to Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum (5) during first quarter action. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Cleveland Browns for their only home preseason game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida Saturday night, August 14, 2021. The Browns led at the half 13 to 0.Jki 081421 Jagsvsbrowns 53[Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
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Melvin Ingram, Miami Dolphins
Jerry Tillery, Las Vegas Raiders
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Carl Nassib, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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