Coming off of back-to-back losing seasons, the Cleveland Browns needed to make big changes. And whether that was hiring defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz or the late addition of quarterback Joe Flacco, they took the necessary steps to become a winner.
As a result, they won their final four meaningful games, allowing themselves to get some much-needed rest in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Finishing 11-6 on the season, the Browns locked down the fifth seed in the AFC and will take on the Houston Texans this weekend as they look to make a Super Bowl run.
What were the most meaningful moves the Browns made, however? We take a look here at the top five moves that have defined Cleveland’s 2023 season.
Honorable Mention: Overhauling the defensive tackle room with Dalvin Tomlinson, Maurice Hurst, Shelby Harris
General manager Andrew Berry and his team made numerous moves that deserve recognition, and sometimes one or two get left out. An honorable mention is in order here, as the additions of Dalvin Tomlinson, Shelby Harris, and Maurice Hurst played a huge role in the overhauling of an abysmal defensive front a year ago.
Tomlinson has been every bit of the player the Browns expected him to be as he is a professional’s professional.
While Jordan Elliott deserves a ton of credit for taking a massive leap forward this season, having the rotational depth of Harris and Hurst gave the Browns an undeniable force up front.