CLEVELAND BROWNS NEWS

Drops further on depth chart Schwartz (concussion) drops further down the depth chart following Cleveland's acquisitions of Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin.

Impact The Browns went into the offseason with the goal of giving Deshaun Watson more weapons, and the additions of Moore and Goodwin are a start. Cleveland can trot out Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Moore and Goodwin when it wants to run four-wide sets. It's hard to see the team giving Schwartz more chances after the 2021 third-round selection has disappointed over his first two seasons. Along with Schwartz, one can add Demetric Felton and Michael Woods onto the pile of wideouts that shouldn't get much work if they manage to stick with the team.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Cleveland The Browns are expected to sign Martin later this week, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin was drafted by the Commanders in the fourth round of the 2019 Draft but has struggled to crave out an NFL role since. He returned to Washington in 2022 and served as a depth option at both guard spots after spending time with the Giants in 2021.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Browns add free agent receiver Marquise Goodwin

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Browns have added another speedy wide receiver after agreeing to contract terms with free agen...

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks deal with Cleveland The Browns signed Goodwin to a one-year contract Friday, ESPN's Field Yates reports.

Impact Turning 33 later this year, Goodwin is coming off a 2022 campaign with the Seahawks that saw him catch 27 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns as the third receiver behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. In Cleveland, Goodwin joins fellow newcomer Elijah Moore alongside Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones in the Browns' revamped wideout room. At this stage, Goodwin should be past the shoulder and wrist issues that cost him the final two games of last season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moore doesn't regret Jets past, excited to start with Browns

Elijah Moore is moving forward

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns get speed, land WR Moore from Jets, swap draft picks

The Browns addressed their biggest offensive need — speed

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets reportedly trade WR Elijah Moore to Browns

The Jets are reportedly trading wide receiver Elijah Moore to the Browns amidst Aaron Rodgers to New York trade discussions.

MARCH 22, 2023

Raiders sign TE Austin Hooper, CB David Long Jr.

The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Austin Hooper and cornerback David Long Jr. on Wednesday

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Cleveland The Jets traded Moore and a 2023 third-round pick to the Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With the Jets having already signed Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman (groin) in free agency this offseason to complement incumbent starting wideouts Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, the team's decision to part ways with Moore doesn't come as an overly surprising one. Moore, a 2021 second-round pick, posted 43 receptions for 538 yards and five scores on 77 targets across 11 appearances as a rookie, but he had a disappointing sophomore campaign, securing just 37 of 65 targets for 446 yards and one score over 16 games. The soon-to-be 23-year-old will get a fresh start in Cleveland and will presumably compete with Donovan Peoples-Jones and David Bell for a sizable role behind No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Browns bringing back LB Walker on 1-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells AP that free agent linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is returning to the Cleveland Browns after missing most of last season with an injury

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays with Cleveland Walker (quadriceps) agreed Wednesday with the Browns on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Walker appeared in only three games for the Browns last season before suffering a torn quad and being shut down after requiring surgery. The veteran linebacker should be able to return to full health ahead of the upcoming season and will likely be in line to serve as the Browns' starting middle linebacker.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings bring back defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to Cleveland The Browns signed Adams on Tuesday.

Impact Adams posted 26 tackles across 10 games for the Bears in 2022, but the majority of his production came over the final seven weeks of the season. The 2018 seventh-round pick started his career with the Colts and worked with current Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, who held the same title during Adams' time in Indianapolis.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 NFL Draft guard-center rankings: Peter Skoronski the clear top prospect

Guards and centers are rarely high-profile, but they're important players. We rank and tell you all about the 10 best interior linemen prosp...

MARCH 21, 2023

Re-signs with Cleveland Kunaszyk (hand) re-signed with the Browns on Monday.

Impact Kunaszyk played primarily on special teams in 2022 but also contributed as a depth linebacker when injuries depleted the depth chart. He was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury in Week 17, but Kunaszyk has since recovered.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

QB Joshua Dobbs returning to Browns as Watson's backup

Joshua Dobbs is back with the Browns as a backup

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Cleveland The Browns and Dobbs agreed to terms on a one-year contract Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Dobbs served as Cleveland's backup quarterback to Jacoby Brissett during Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension to begin last season. But the team cut Dobbs to make room on the roster for Watson in late November, and he eventually followed a stint on the Lions' practice squad with another on the Titans' active roster. With the latter, Dobbs started over rookie Malik Willis in Weeks 17 and 18, completing 40 of 68 passes (58.8 percent) for 411 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing eight times for 44 yards. Now that he's back with the Browns, he'll serve as the No. 2 QB behind Watson with Brissett having moved on to the Commanders in free agency.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Special-teamer joins Cleveland The Browns agreed Monday to terms with Ford on a one-year contract worth up to $2.25 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ford inks with Cleveland after one season with the Falcons, in which he racked up 15 tackles through 17 games. Of course, the depth cornerback's most important contributions came on his 360 snaps on special teams. He stands to primarily function as a special-teams ace again during the 2023 season with the Browns.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Cleveland The Browns re-signed Kunaszyk on Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Kunaszyk is now slated to stick around in Cleveland for a second consecutive season. The 26-year-old has mainly operated in a special-teams role across his first four years in the NFL, but during this past campaign he registered career highs in defensive snaps played (99), special-teams snaps played (314) and tackles (22) before eventually missing the Browns' final two games due to a hand injury. With a full offseason to move past the issue, Kunaszyk is poised to reprise his depth linebacker/special-teamer for the team in 2023.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming Garrett's rush partner Okoronkwo is expected to serve as the edge starter opposite Myles Garrett, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Okoronkwo signed a three-year deal with the Browns after posting five sacks in part-time duty for the Texans. With Jadeveon Clowney released, the organization is betting that Okoronkwo's ascension as an edge rusher continues as part of a revamped defensive line that also welcomes run-stopping defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson in the middle. Alex Wright, in whom the Browns invested a 2022 third-round draft pick, will also be in the defensive end mix. He played about 50 percent of the snaps as a rookie but did not record a sack or quarterback hit.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Competition coming Bryant is expected to compete with the newly signed Jordan Akins as a backup to starter David Njoku, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact As reported by Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns signed Akins to a two-year deal Friday. He has familiarity with Watson from their time in Houston together, but Bryant's been in the Cleveland system for three years. Bryant, who enters the final year of his rookie deal, has received steady playing time since being drafted out of Florida Atlantic and has been a modest contributor as a target.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sign free agent TE Akins, reunites with QB Watson

The Browns have signed free agent tight end Jordan Akins

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Links up with Browns Akins is signing a two-year contract with the Browns, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact A 2018 third-round pick, Akins played 73 games for Houston the past five seasons, topping 400 yards three times without ever reaching 500. His 37-495-5 receiving line last year was a career-best effort, and he's now headed to Cleveland where he'll compete for backup snaps with Harrison Bryant. Given his lack of blocking prowess, Akins might be an insurance plan for David Njoku more so than the clear-cut No. 2 TE -- a role that tends to be more about run-blocking than catching passes.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Browns agree to terms with DTs Hill, Hurst

A person familiar with the moves says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to contract terms with free agent defensive tackles Trysten Hill and Maurice Hurst

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signing with Browns Hill's (knee) signing a contract with the Browns on Thursday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hill will be the team's third addition along the interior of the defensive line along with Dalvin Tomlinson and Maurice Hurst (biceps). Hill had one sack and 12 tackles while splitting time between the Cowboys and Cardinals in 2022, but he finished the season on injured reserve due to a knee sprain.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE