Browns’ Defensive End Carousel | Cleveland Browns News

0:00On September 2nd, the Cleveland Browns are making some moves at defensive end, and it's been a bit of a carousel. They started with four guys at the position after initial cuts, then dropped one only to bring in a new face, Sam Williams, formally of the Dallas. Cowboys? Onto the active roster. This comes after they'd already signed veteran Derek Barnett earlier. Williams was a second-round pick back in 2022. He even signed an extension with Dallas this offseason, but they let him go. Some analysts are questioning the decision, wondering why, bring in a veteran who was cut loose when they have younger players who've been developing, with the team all offseason. It's a headscratcher for sure. Julian O'Qara, who was released and then brought back to the practice squad, has been with the Browns for a year. Then you have guys like Logan Fano, who got a decent chunk of guaranteed money, and Corda Sidnor, who showed some promise late in preseason with a couple of sex. The Browns have been looking for veteran help though. They worked out a few other established names and eventually landed Barnett after an injury.

1:05Williams, despite some mixed reviews about his past rushing plan, did show flashes of dominance in Cowboys camp, according to some reports. The real reason might come down to dollars and cents. Dallas is likely still paying him a good chunk of his contract, meaning the Browns could be getting a player with upside at a reduced cost. It's a calculated risk, and the hope is it pays off without hindering the development of their own young talent. From your team, powered by AI, this is Cleveland Browns News Today.