The Cleveland Browns have lost a few of their players through releases and free agency according to reports so far:
- Released WR Jarvis Landry
- Released OL J.C. Tretter
- Released TE Austin Hooper as a post-June 1st release
- Lost DB M.J. Stewart to the Houston Texans
- Lost WR Rashard Higgins to the Carolina Panthers
The team seems to be in transition with their offense based on the above moves and the possibility of moving on from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield’s emotional post to the city of Cleveland on Tuesday night seems to be the final sign of things being done between the two parties.
Not every offensive free agent is leaving Berea, however:
OL Chris Hubbard returning to the #Browns on a one-year deal, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2022
Hubbard has been an important depth player on the team’s offensive line. His triceps injury in early October became more problematic when Jack Conklin got injured and missed the rest of the year also.
James Hudson III was drafted in 2021 to develop behind Conklin and Jedrick Wills. He struggled early but seemed to come on late in the season. Now, the team will have Conklin and Hubbard returning from injuries to go along with Wills, Hudson and Blake Hance to form a deep group at offensive tackle.
Cleveland added Hubbard as their starting right tackle in 2018. While he was replaced by Conklin, he stuck around and played in 11 games in 2020 including five starts. 2022 will be his fifth year with the team.