The Cleveland Browns are garnering praise for their smart and effective NFL free agency moves despite refraining from being big spenders.
This was evidenced by a significant leap in The Analyst's team rankings, jumping ten spots from 32nd to 22nd. This substantial improvement reflects positive changes across several key positional units. A foundational move was securing star pass rusher Myles Garrett with a record-setting four-year extension. This ensured their defensive anchor remains in Cleveland.
Beyond this, the Browns strategically added depth and talent: veteran offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas for offensive line stability, edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka for a jolt of athleticism in the pass rush rotation, and defensive tackle Maliek Collins to man the interior defensive line.