Browns Sign Vet Fullback Burton, Boosting Monken's Ground Game

0:00On April 27th, the Cleveland Browns crushed their 2026 NFL draft with ten solid picks in some undrafted gyms, but they skipped grabbing a fullback for new head coach Todd Monkin. Right after the draft wrapped on Monday, GM Andrew Berry jumped into free agency and signed veteran fullback Michael Burton to fill that gap. Burton brings real options since the Browns loaded up on offensive linemen and tight-ends instead. He might shift the guy like defensive tackle Adden Huntington over, but Burton gives Monkin a true specialist without messing with the Lions. Fans are buzzing about Burton's long resume. He entered the league as a fifth-round pick by the Detroit Lions back in 2015. Over ten seasons, he suited up for 147 games across six teams, proving he's a reliable vet. On offense, he's logged over 1,300 snaps with 42 carries and 31 catches, but he shines on special teams with more. Then 800 plays, pro football focus rates him 70 or better as a run blocker in five seasons,

1:03including last year with the Denver Broncos. This quick signing shows Berry's downed in on Monkin's vision. Burton's blocking chops could lock him a roster spot and boost that ground game right. Away.