Browns Sign Linebacker Williams

0:00On March 10th, the Cleveland Browns just bolstered their defense by signing linebacker Quincy Williams from the New York Jets to a two-year deal worth. Up to $17 million. The move came on Monday, and it reunites Williams with the Browns new defensive coordinator, Mike Routenberg, who coached him in New York. Williams spent the last five years with the Jets, starting full-time from 2021 through 2025. He wrapped up last season with 83 tackles, eight tackles for loss, seven past afflictions, five quarterback hits, and three and a half. Sex. Fans and analysts see this as a smart addition to an already strong linebacker group, especially after the Browns finished five and twelve last year. Dead last in the AFC North behind the Bengals, Ravens, and Steelers. It gives Cleveland a proven tackler to help turn things around. Earlier in his career, Williams broke out big time in 2023 with the Jets, posting 139 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 past afflictions, two sacks and an interception, which earned him all pro honors.

1:06He started as a third-round pick with the Jaguars in 2019 before heading to New York. With Williams on board, the Browns defense takes another step up as they gear up for more upsies and moves, and the draft, all aimed at pushing back. Into playoff contention for the first time since 2023.