Browns Trade for Tytus Howard, Boosting Offensive Line

0:00On March 9th, the NFL's free agency negotiation window kicked off today, March 9th. Teams can now reach out and talk contracts with players whose deals expire, March 11th. The real action starts at 4pm eastern time that day when the new league year begins and deals can go official, including trades. In a big move, the Cleveland Browns just pulled off a trade with the Houston Texans. They're getting starting right tackle Titus Howard in exchange for a fifth round draft pick. This bolsters their offensive line right away. Howard, a key starter for Houston, wasted no time signing a new three year deal worth $63 million with the Browns. His agents wrapped it up quickly, giving Cleveland solid protection up front. Fans and analysts see this as a smart step for the Browns, who needed help along the line after a tough season. It sets them up well, heading into free agency talks with their own unrestricted players. As negotiations heat up over the next couple days, expect more moves across the league.

1:00Keep an eye on the Browns free agent tracker for the latest on who's staying or going.