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Browns Kenny Pickett trade: Deep dive into the why and what it might mean

Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry has always begun NFL free agency period with a “splash” signing or two.

Not that these signings amounted to much, but at the time they seemed grand: OT Jack Conklin in 2020, CB Troy Hill in 2021, 2022’s DT Taven Bryan, S Juan Thornhill for 2023, and LB Jordan Hicks last year. Some hits, and some misses.

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So, it was a very unusual first day of free agency for the Browns 2025 edition. No splashes, no rumors, and no excitement of what is next or an unexpected player signed right at noon.