Deal No. 10 to Miami for No. 18 and No. 26
Miami has three first-round picks, the first of which is at No. 5. It’s widely presumed they will use that first pick on a quarterback, either Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert.
The Dolphins have a major need — even direr than the Browns — at offensive tackle. Their current starting left tackle is Julien Davenport, who could not beat out Browns backup OT Kendall Lamm when both were in Houston.
If Miami wants to ensure they get the tackle of their choosing and not lose the game of premium OT musical chairs, the Browns make a natural trade partner. The Jets at 11 are also in major need of a tackle, as are the Buccaneers at 14. Giving up the two later first-round picks should be enough to pry the No. 10 pick from the Browns.
Of course that would leave the Browns in real peril of landing one of the top tackles. But with No. 18 and No. 26, they are more likely to land a premium safety or cornerback, both of which remain long-term needs despite some free agent moves. Falling back and picking up the extra selection in the mid-20s also brings the second tier of pass rushers (A.J. Epenesa, Yetur Gross-Matos) into a more value-appropriate range.