The Cleveland Browns need reinforcements for the defense in 2021.
While general manager Andrew Berry’s focus will likely be on the secondary and adding speed (and tackling ability) at linebacker, he can’t afford to ignore the defensive line - most notably the defensive end position.
The Browns are obviously set on one side with Myles Garrett, but the other side is in need of help after Olivier Vernon, who was in the final year of his contract, ruptured his Achilles tendon during the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
With a recovery period of nine months to a year with that injury, it is probably safe to say that Vernon is not in the Browns plans this fall.