The Cleveland Browns are going to have an active offseason. They've already gotten started, swinging a trade with the Houston Texans for Tytus Howard.
But, there is more coming for the Browns, especially along the offensive line. While they've resolved one spot, the Browns are likely to explore more additions, especially along the interior of the offensive line.
ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi predicted the Browns would add multiple starters along the offensive line in free agency and linked Cleveland to three possible options to go after this offseason.
Browns linked to 3 IOL options to fill OL need
"Cleveland's next move in free agency could be addressing the interior offensive line," Oyefusi writes, "with players such as Baltimore Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum, Washington Commanders' Chris Paul and Los Angeles Chargers' Zion Johnson among possible targets."
Oyefusi predicts that the Browns will "Add multiple starters on the offensive line." Naming those three offensive linemen after making such a prediction creates a clear fit.
Of these options, Tyler Linderbaum would be the biggest addition by far. He's going to cost a ton, with the Baltimore Ravens center eyeing a deal bigger than $18 million, breaking the center free agent contract market.
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Zion Johnson would be a great pickup as well, and while he might not cost as much as Linderbaum, he'd still fetch a solid price. The same goes for Chris Paul, who will be a bit cheaper compared to some other free agents this offseason.
Their entire offensive line is departing this offseason. While Joel Bitonio might come back for one more year, he's slated to be a free agent.
Add in the rest of the starters hitting the open market, and the Browns adding multiple starters this offseason isn't just a rumor or prediction; it's something that has to happen.
Oyefusi is predicting these multiple offensive line additions, and linking the interior of the offensive line as their next moves could feature a free agent signing of one of Paul, Johnson, or Linderbaum this offseason.
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