Browns Sign Williams, Boost Defense

0:00On March 10, the 2026 NFL Free Agency period has kicked off, and the Cleveland Browns are wasting no time reshaping their roster. General manager Andrew Berry started strong by signing former Los Angeles Chargers Guard Zion Johnson to a 3-year deal worth 49.8 million dollars, bolstering the offensive line right away. But the team took a hit when star linebacker Devon Bush agreed to join the Chicago Bears, winning a big hole on defense. Berry moved fast to fill it, landing former New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams on a two-year contract that could reach 17 million dollars. Williams had a rocky start in the league as a third-round pick in the 2019 draft, with the Jacksonville Jaguars where he struggled to. Stick and got cut after the 2020 season. His career turned around after landing with the Jets. There, he thrived under the coaching of Mike Routenberg, who just joined the Browns as defensive coordinator.

1:00Williams wrecked the 471 tackles in 9-6, earning first team all pro honors in 2023. With 2025 defensive player of the year, Carson Schwestinger anchoring the unit, Williams brings versatility as a runstopper in pass. Russia, setting up a strong defensive front as free agency rolls on.