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The Browns need help at skill positions, and adding one before the draft could take some pressure off of Andrew Berry.
The Cleveland Browns front office has their focus on the big pro days being held across the country this week, featuring players in consideration at the top of the draft. In addition, Jimmy Haslam was in town for the Browns’ reported private workout with Cam Ward down in Miami.
As rosters league-wide begin to come into focus after free agency, there are opportunities to acquire young talent ahead of the draft via trade.
Doing so could allow the Browns to prioritize other positions on the first two nights of the upcoming NFL draft. While moving up to number one overall isn’t likely, Cleveland should explore the cost of doing so to solve their need at quarterback by selecting Ward.
The Browns, however, have holes in addition to QB to fill on the roster. There has been rumored interest in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk of the 49ers and tight end Michael Mayer of the Raiders as potential targets over the last few weeks.
Both are possible outcomes to help solidify weapons for whoever the starting quarterback will be next season. The Browns should also explore other possibilities and I have identified three other proposals that Andrew Berry should pick up the phone to make.
TE Luke Musgrave
Musgrave could use a fresh start after being selected in the second round by the Packers two years ago. Tucker Kraft, who was selected a round later in the same draft, has established himself as the starter there while Musgrave has missed time with multiple injuries.
Luke also happens to be the nephew of Bill Musgrave who was elevated as the new QB coach in Cleveland after serving as an offensive coach the past two seasons. Musgrave is a decent blocker but is more of a threat in the passing game and could allow the Browns to prioritize other positions in the first couple of rounds of the draft.
Proposed offer:
CB Greg Newsome and 2025 and a 7th-round pick
Offering a pick along with Newsome may seem like a steep price but it would help the Browns offload his $13 million salary cap hit. The Packers could have interest as it seems that Jaire Alexander may be on his way out in Green Bay.
WR Tyler Scott
Scott was drafted by the Bears as a top-50 pick in the second round two seasons ago. He fell out of favor with the previous coaching staff and failed to live up to his potential on the field. Also helps that Scott was a “die-hard Browns fan” growing up.
He has speed and could help the Browns stretch the field vertically. With Ben Johnson coming in as the new head coach and playcaller, he may covet an extra draft pick to choose a player for his scheme.
Proposed Offer:
2025 6th round pick and 2026 6th round pick.
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