From signing defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to a four-year deal, to re-signing cornerback A.J. Green to a one-year deal, the Cleveland Browns have already made a handful of moves in NFL free agency. Understanding that it is hard to keep up with every move made as the new league year kicks off, we have you covered with this free agency tracker.
As more moves are made, this tracker will continue to be updated. Keep your eyes peeled as there are still plenty of talented free agents on the market as all 32 teams have gotten off to a slow start to the new league year.
Browns re-sign CB A.J. Green to one-year deal
DT Javon Hargrave chooses 49ers over Browns
The Browns were quite aggressive in upgrading their defensive line. And they nearly landed Javon Hargrave who opted to choose the San Francisco 49ers over Cleveland as his free agent destination.
Browns re-sign C Ethan Pocic to a three-year deal
After his market was initially rumored to be at $10 million per year, the center market bottomed out. Ethan Pocic returns to the Browns on a three-year deal worth $6 million per year. The details of his contract have not been released.
DE Chase Winovich departs for the Texans
After just one season in Cleveland, coming over in the Mack Wilson trade with the New England Patriots, defensive end Chase Winovich moved on to the Houston Texans. He signed a one-year deal.
Browns sign DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to three-year deal worth up to $22 million
The Texans taketh and the Texans giveth.
After Winovich went to Houston from Cleveland, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo departed Houston for Cleveland. He signed a three-year deal with a base salary of $19 million. He can earn up to $22 million in incentives.
DT Dre'Mont Jones chooses Seahawks over Browns
Not only were the Browns in on Hargrave, but they were also deep in talks with former Ohio State Buckeye Dre’Mont Jones. However, the Seattle Seahawks offered to pay about half of his three-year contract in the first year of his deal, a structure the Browns were unable to match. He got $17 million per year from the Seahawks.
Browns land DT Dalvin Tomlinson on four-year, $57 million contract
Remaining aggressive to land a defensive tackle, the Browns went hard after Tomlinson the same way they went after both Hargrave and Jones. And they finally landed a massive upgrade to their defensive front. The Browns signed Tomlinson to a four-year deal worth $57 million.
Browns re-sign LB Sione Takitaki to a one-year deal
During a slow day-two league-wide, the only move the Browns made was re-signing linebacker Sione Takitaki to a one-year deal. Takitaki tore his ACL in December and is expected to miss a good portion of the 2022 season. The Browns were able to land him at a bargain price because of this.
Browns have interest in TE Donald Parham
The Browns are interested in pairing tight end David Njoku with free agent Donald Parham. An explosive 6-foot-8 tight end, Parham has scored seven touchdowns in three seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Browns interested in reuniting with LB Mack Wilson
Could the Browns reunite with linebacker Mack Wilson after trading him to the Patriots last season? It is apparently on the table.
DT Taven Bryan signs with the Colts
After one season in Cleveland, the Colts gave Taven Bryan a $500,000 bump in pay on a one-year deal. This was imminent as the Browns look to continue to overhaul their defensive tackle room.
QB Jacoby Brissett gets the chance to start in Washington
After starting the first 11 games of the season, and setting career marks (on an 17-game pace), Jacoby Brissett cashed in with the Washington Commanders. Signing a one-year deal worth $8 million (with incentives that can give him an extra $2 million), Brissett is set to compete with Sam Howell for the starting gig in D.C.
C/G Hjalte Froholdt signs a two-year deal with the Cardinals
Hjalte Froholdt stepped in valiantly for the Browns when needed in 2022. He started games at both right guard and center, holding his own for the most part. And he cashed in, signing a multi-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
Browns land free safety Juan Thornhill on a three-year, $21 million deal
After releasing John Johnson III, the Browns then went out and landed his replacement on a three-year deal worth $7 million per year. The two-time Super Bowl champ, Juan Thornhill, gives the Browns a true free safety to patrol the deep middle of their defense.
Browns sign another DT, land Maurice Hurst on a one-year deal
Making another late night signing, the Browns bring in Maurice Hurst on a one-year deal. Look for this deal to come in right around the minimum salary and for the Browns to continue looking for perhaps a third defensive tackle in free agency.
