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5 realistic Browns trade targets with Tuesday’s deadline approaching

The Browns might be in a position to acquire some young talent in need of a change of scenery. Here are five candidates who fit the bill.

The Cleveland Browns are more than likely going to be sellers as this year’s trade deadline approaches. However, they will never bat an eye at an opportunity to acquire young talent in need of a change of scenery either.

While it was draft day, general manager Andrew Berry made a move to go up and get Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. This Spring he sent shockwaves through the league, acquiring wide receiver Amari Cooper for just a fifth round pick. This also does not include the massive trade he made this past  Spring to upgrade at quarterback as well.

Berry has also been known to make low-risk trades as well. Swapping linebacker Mack Wilson for pass rusher Chase Winovich was a non-consequential move made, as was acquiring linebacker Deion Jones for a pick swap.

As the deadline approaches, the Browns will have the opportunity to both make non-consequential trades and acquire young talent. Here are five realistic trades the Browns could make to add talent to their roster.

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4 teams who could call Browns about Kareem Hunt trade

The Browns are reportedly shopping Kareem Hunt. What teams could find interest in the former rushing title holder?

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly looking to move the expiring contract of running back Kareem Hunt before the November 1 trade deadline. After requesting a trade this summer, the former NFL rushing champion may finally get his wish to maximize his potential in a contract year.

Sitting at 2-5 on the season, some recouped draft assets and some extra rollover cash are more valuable to this Browns football team than a change-of-pace back. Trading Hunt would not force the Browns to eat any dead money either, so getting a pick out of a player who will not be on the roster next season anyway is a no-brainer for general manager Andrew Berry.

As the Browns look for a trade partner, who could be at the top of the list of teams to call?

One player each NFL team could trade before the deadline, from Chase Claypool to Melvin Gordon

Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, here are some players who could be on the move, including Chase Claypool, Melvin Gordon and Elijah Moore.

The NFL’s trade deadline is fast approaching, and there have already been some players on the move. That includes the Carolina Panthers recently dealing running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Robbie Anderson to the Arizona Cardinals.

There are a number of contending teams that could be looking to shore up an area of weakness as they aim to make a postseason run. Not to mention, there are a number of struggling teams looking to sell some big-name players to acquire additional draft capital.

Ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline, let’s look at some other players who might be on the move, with one from every NFL team, as assembled by our NFL Wires staff.

John Johnson III and 4 others who could be dealt before the trade deadline

As the Browns sit at 2-5, they must begin to think about offloading talent to recoup lost draft picks.

After a loss to the Baltimore Ravens yesterday, the Cleveland Browns have dropped to 2-5 on the season. With backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center for four more games as well, there is no telling just how many wins they can stack up over the next month.

This is why the Browns have to consider recouping some of the draft picks they packaged away this summer when they mortgaged their future on a franchise quarterback. From underachievers who have packed it in, to expiring contracts, some players could be traded by the Browns before the trade deadline at 4 PM EST on November 1.

Contract numbers and dead money mentioned are being pulled from Over the Cap.

Could Rams call Browns on Kareem Hunt, D’Ernest Johnson after whiffing on Christian McCaffrey?

The Rams missed out on Christian McCaffrey. Could this lead to a call to the Browns on Kareem Hunt or D’Ernest Johnson?

A big-time trade went down last night as the tanking and rebuilding Carolina Panthers shipped off running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. With McCaffrey off the market, running back needy teams may now have no choice but to call the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns should do some calling of their own, but the other team in the McCaffrey sweepstakes was the Los Angeles Rams. Cam Akers has not panned out and the team looks poised to move him. After missing out on McCaffrey, this wide-zone-oriented team should have Andrew Berry on speed dial.

The Browns are operating the best running game in the NFL, and that is largely due to the success of their offensive line despite injuries, and superstar back Nick Chubb. After his running mate Kareem Hunt requested a trade this summer, it may finally make sense to move both him and D’Ernest Johnson.

4 reasons why the Browns should be interested in Jets WR Elijah Moore

Elijah Moore has requested a trade from the New York Jets, and the Browns should be interested.

While the Cleveland Browns do not have a first round pick in the next two NFL Drafts, they should remain interested in New York Jets’ wide receiver Elijah Moore. Requesting a trade from the Jets yesterday due to lack of usage, the former 34th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft is ready to move on to somewhere that would utilize him.

Diverting a bit away from the Baltimore Ravens for one second here, we take a look at four reasons why the Browns should be interested in Moore.

Looking at the production of Moore thus far

He was a favorite target of mine two drafts ago but unfortunately was selected before the Browns got on the clock in the second round. Sure, the Browns do not have much draft capital to spend, but spending it on a player who has won at the NFL level already (yes, I know his production has been limited) versus a question mark of a rookie is a risk that may be worth taking.

Thus far in 2022, Moore has racked up just 203 yards on 16 catches for the Jets, failing to find the endzone. This is coming off a promising rookie season in the first year of a regime change where Moore tallied 538 yards on 43 catches, finding the endzone five times.

At the likely cost of a day-two pick, Moore will not be cheap. But the Browns should not be looking for cheap solutions at this point.

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