Browns Add Depth to Secondary with Myles Bryant

0:00On April 8th, the Cleveland Browns just added some depth to their secondary by signing defensive back Miles Bryant. This 28-year-old corner has bounced around from the Patriots, where he started as an undrafted free agent back in 2020 to the Texans the last two years. He's versatile, playing safety and nickel, but shines mostly in the slot. Bryant stepped up big when the England, before Bill Belichick left, then rotated in Houston's top defense last season. He locked 3-5-7 defensive snaps there, focusing on box safety and slot duties. Now with the Browns, he's not starting right away, but he's got real competition potential heading into camp. Fans and analysts see this as a smart tweak for Cleveland's defense, especially after last year's run defense woes. Bryant's a gritty tackler, who's only missed more than five tackles once in six seasons, and he's racked up 11 or more run stops most years. That plugs a sneaky need without breaking the bank.

1:00Meanwhile, third-year guy Miles Hardin, who's 24, struggled with 12 missed tackles and just 14 runstuffs in 2025. He's the projected nickel starter, but his low grades ranking near the bottom league wide put pressure on him now. This signing barely dents the salary cap, coming off Bryant's 1-year, $1.7 million deal. Bryant won't shake up outside corners like Martin Emerson spot much, since he slotted in there rarely. Instead, it heats up that nickel battle, giving the Browns solid veteran chops to sharpen their backfield this summer and beyond.