Entering the off-season, it was clear the Cleveland Browns needed to build up the depth and overall talent of their defensive line. Because of the lack of depth on the defensive line in 2018, the group did not have a consistent presence in opposing backfields, creating a lot of problems for the entire defense.
After two weeks of the league year being open, Browns general manager John Dorsey has already accomplished his goal of building up the defensive front. Since the league year opened on March 13, he has traded for defensive end Olivier Vernon and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.