Browns should be ready to make deals
The 2022-23 NFL season is essentially over for the Cleveland Browns and they should be prepared to move some players for draft picks.
At 2-5 the Browns season is basically over as it is highly unlikely they navigate one of the toughest schedules over the rest of the season to make the postseason. Because of this they should start shopping multiple players, not just Kareem Hunt and Greedy Williams. Reports do indicate that the Browns have too high expectations for a trade return for Hunt, it is a good starting point negotiation-wise and that process should expand to other players.
Looking at players on expiring contracts is the ideal place to start when it comes to potential trades. Jack Conklin, Jadeveon Clowney, D’Ernest Johnson, Chris Hubbard, and Sione Takitaki could help contending teams. Taven Bryan is also another player on an expiring deal, but considering his lackluster play he may not draw any interest. Deion Jones will also be a free agent when the season is over. Considering he has played in just one game and was just traded to Cleveland they may not be willing to move off of him so quickly. The future of all these players in Cleveland seems murky at best. Getting something over nothing for them would be a wise path to follow.
Players not on expiring deals
If the Browns really want to get frisky they can unload the likes of John Johnson and Grant Delpit. Johnson has not lived up to expectations since signing prior to last season. The high salary figure for Johnson is a big obstacle that may prevent genuine trade interest. Delpit has been flat out awful and pretty much unplayable making it difficult to move him. While trading one or both is a downgrade for now, it may be better the long run to part ways.
The NFL trade deadline is unpredictable and the way the Browns operate currently can be at times. There is a real possibility that none of the names here are moved. The possibility also exists that they could move multiple players to shake things up a bit and churn the roster.
