The Cleveland Browns offseason seemed to grind to a halt over the last few days waiting for QB Deshaun Watson to make a decision. The Browns were ruled out by Watson before an about-face and agreeing to be traded to the team.
Cleveland’s offseason so far has had a few moves:
- Acquiring Watson in a trade
- Seemingly keeping Case Keenum after giving him a $1 million roster bonus
- Retained LB Anthony Walker for another year
- Brought back OL Chris Hubbard for one year
- Agreed to trade for WR Amari Cooper
- Agreed to a deal with DT Taven Bryan
- Agreed to trade LB Mack Wilson for DE Chase Winovich
- Agreed to a deal with returner/receiver Jakeem Grant
- Released WR Jarvis Landry
- Released OL J.C. Tretter
- Released TE Austin Hooper as a post-June 1st release
- Lost DB M.J. Stewart to the Houston Texans
- Lost WR Rashard Higgins to the Carolina Panthers
- Received the 99th selection as a compensatory pick in the 2022 NFL draft
There are still needs on the team as well as areas that the Browns could find upgrades with players wanting to join a top-flight quarterback. Landry could return. Jadeveon Clowney seems like he could be interested in a return.
So what is left on the free-agent market that could intrigue Cleveland? At this time, kickers and punters were not included but the need is very obvious. Hopefully, the Browns can find answers there.
