It was a productive week for the Cleveland Browns, one that helped to set the stage for the opening of free agency on Monday.
General manager Andrew Berry broke out the scaffolding and toolbox as he began the rebuilding of the offensive line by trading for veteran offensive tackle Tytus Howard. Berry also tendered six of the team’s seven exclusive rights free agents.
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While it falls into the category of “as expected,” the latest restructuring of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s burdensome contract should be the final time that Berry must open that particular file. One more season of Watson on the roster, and the Browns can finally close that book on that disappointing chapter in franchise history.
That accounting move gives Berry around $20 million in available cap space, and he may find a few more dollars before Monday by restructuring cornerback Denzel Ward’s contract.
Even though the Browns may not be extremely active in the opening hours of free agency, there are still holes on the roster that need to be patched over, so every dollar at his disposal is an important dollar.
That is next week’s problem, so let’s start the weekend with the latest edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.
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