Browns Boost Defense, Trade Picks in Free Agency

0:00It's March 19th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Cleveland Browns have been busy in free agency, signing several key players to bolster their roster. They added former Baltimore Raven special team standout, Tyler and Wallace on a one-year deal, defensive end, A.J. Epinisa from the Buffalo Bills for up to. $5 million over one year, safety, Daniel Thomas for special team's death, and re-signed defensive end, Julian Aquara. These moves focus on defense and special teams, coming in the second week of free agency after earlier offensive additions. Team insiders see great value here, especially in making the defense even more dangerous without big spending. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the signings, with some grading them highly for smart depth. There's talk of mischances that wide receiver, but overall it's seen as positive progress in a busy off-season. Meanwhile, former Browns offensive lineman J.C. Treter has taken a new leadership role with the NFL Players Association after a recent election.

1:03On the league side, the Browns proposed a rule change allowing teams to trade draft picks up to five years into the future alongside a joint idea, with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As free agency continues, a fan survey asks if Cleveland should wrap it up already. Roster trackers show steady additions and subtractions, keeping eyes on the draft class too. And DNN is sponsored by our partner, your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.