While tight ends and showed promise last season -- the pair of young players were among Cleveland's leading receivers in 2017 -- the Browns could benefit from adding a veteran presence at one of the NFL's most brutal positions.
And when free agency opens next Wednesday, they'll have a talented, albeit relatively limited, group to choose from if they go that route.
Who’s back?
Seth DeValve: 16 games, 4 starts; 33 catches, 395 yards, 1 TD
David Njoku: 16 games, 5 starts; 32 catches, 386 yards, 4 TDs
Top TEs available (Rankings from NFL.