It marks a necessary and logical step in what very much remains a transition period for the New York Giants. Linebacker Olivier Vernon’s move to Cleveland will see guard Kevin Zeitler head in the opposite direction to further strengthen the Giants’ offensive line, per NFL Insider Ian Rapaport.
The trade will also reportedly involve the G-Men sending a fourth-round pick (No.132 overall) to the Browns in exchange for fifth-round selection (No. 155 pick overall).
Injury problems have seen Vernon miss nine games over the past two seasons, hindering his efforts to build on 8.