The NFL season has come to an end, and now the Cleveland Browns turn their attention toward free agency, where they have 26 players hitting the market including quarterback Joe Flacco and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst.
For the Browns, this means clearing cap space to get out of the red and give themselves some spending flexibility. This will be an easy task for Cleveland as restructuring the contract of Deshaun Watson will clear right around $44 million this season in itself. Just like they were a year ago, look for the Browns to be aggressors this offseason to continue to capitalize on the competitive window they have opened for themselves.
Part of that process is bringing back some of their own. While they will not be able to re-sign all 26 free agents, there are a handful that should be prioritized. We dive into which six should be at the top of the list for general manager Andrew Berry and his team to bring back in 2024.
All contract valuation numbers come from Over the Cap.