Browns Trade for Tytus Howard, Offensive Line Overhaul

0:00On March 2nd, the Cleveland Browns are trading a 5th round pick to the Houston Texans for offensive tackle tight as Howard. The deal isn't official yet, but it should go through when the NFL's New League year starts on March 11th, Howard heads into his 8th season after Houston took him in the first round back in 2019. He brings 93 regular season starts and versatility across tackle and guard spots. Expect him to lock down right tackle, plus he's in line for a 3-year extension worth $63 million. This move kicks off a major rebuild for Cleveland's offensive line, which shuffled through 10 different starting groups last season due to injuries. Only left tackle DeWan Jones returns from opening day, though he's rehabbing from knee surgery. Veteran left guard Joel Betonio started all 17 games but faces a big choice on retirement or coming back after 12 years. General Manager Andrew Berry praised the Chicago Bears strategy from last year, where they plugged in four new starters through trades, free agency, and the draft.

1:02The Browns has hired Todd Moken as head coach after parting with Kevin Stofansky while Berry enters his 7th season. With 9 picks and next month's draft, including the 6th and 24th overall, Cleveland looks set to keep reshaping that line as free agency.