Browns Trade for Tytus Howard, Strengthening Offensive Line

0:00On March 2nd, the Cleveland Browns kicked off their off-season moves by trading a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for right tackle Titus Howard. Right away, they locked him into a three-year extension worth $63 million total. Howard joins with plenty of experience under his belt. A first-round pick in 2019 at 23rd overall, he has started 93 games over 7 seasons, playing right tackle, right guard and left guard. This shows up the right tackle spot as Jack Conklin heads the free agency after six tough injury-filled years. Howard's flexibility means the Browns can shift him inside of needed, especially with Joel Baitoni-O-Wang retirement after 12 pro seasons. The trade pick came from the Raiders via last year's Kenny Pickett swap, turning a backup quarterback into a starter on the line. Cleveland still holds strong draft ammo for 2026, including two first-round selections at 6th and 24th overall, plus picks through the 7th round. As the new league gear nears, Howard gives the Browns a reliable piece amid ongoing needs

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