The Cleveland Browns could still address the cornerback position, particularly in the slot. Myles Harden is currently the projected starter after taking over in the slot for the rest of 2025, during which he struggled, allowing five touchdowns and a 120 passer rating. Meanwhile, Tre Avery, the main contender, only logged 42 defensive snaps last year and has five career starts and 695 total snaps since 2022.
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Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Myles Bryant (27) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
According to Ian Rapoport, the Browns have signed defensive back Myles Bryant to a contract, per the transaction wire. The 28-year-old Bryant, who has logged 20 regular-season and two playoff starts, is on his third team, entering his seventh year in the league. He offers position versatility, capable of playing in the slot, in the box, at free safety, and on the outside.
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Here’s a quick review of his 2025 campaign
Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts to dropping a pass in front of Houston Texans cornerback Myles Bryant (25) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts to dropping a pass in front of Houston Texans cornerback Myles Bryant (25) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The Houston Texans re-signed Myles Bryant to a one-year contract last May, only to release him during roster cuts, later adding him to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster in November after being elevated the maximum number of three times to the gameday roster. Bryant recorded 40 tackles and one TFL across 11 regular-season games, including three starts, and accounted for 343 defensive snaps, including 171 at free safety and 98 in the slot, perNFL Pro. He also posted one tackle in the playoffs.