Browns Trade for Tytus Howard, Kickstart Offensive Line Rebuild

0:00On March 2nd, the Cleveland Browns kicked off their offensive line rebuild by trading a fifth-round draft pick to the Houston Texans for right tackle. Titus Howard. They quickly signed the 29-year-old veteran to a 3-year 68-million-dollar extension that keeps him with the team through his. age 32 season in 2028. This move comes as the Browns eye a full reset up front, with several starters like Joe Baitonio, Wyatt Teller, Ethan Pochick and Jack Conklin. Potentially hitting free agency soon. Howard brings seven years of experience and versatility, having started at nearly every line spot except center, including recent stints at right, tackle and left guard. Fans have been clamoring for change, and Howard seems eager to deliver. Right after the trade, he expressed excitement about joining Cleveland, turning up the city and helping shift the program's direction to start, winning more games. Plus, the Browns' new offensive line coach, George Warhop, worked with him in Houston back in 2022, giving them instant familiarity.

1:04General manager Andrew Berry hinted this could be the first of four or five new starters, modeled after the Chicago Bears successful mix of trades, signings and dress last year. At about $17.5 million per year, it's a solid deal for a proven anchor. With the NFL's legal tampering window opening March 9th, expect more moves to solidify this line and boost the Browns' future.