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RB Pierre Strong Jr. admits to being surprised by Patriots trade

RB Pierre Strong Jr. understands the business side of the Patriots’ decision to trade him.

Former New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. in an effort to bolster offensive line depth.

In a recent interview, the second-year running back opened up about the trade.

“Nah, it was kind of a surprise,” Strong said, when speaking to the Akron Beacon Journal’s Chris Easterling. “Came to work every day, but like I said, it was like a business thing. I got called to the front office and the rest is history, I’m here now.”

Strong was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

He did not see much playing time, as Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris headlined the room last season. By the end of the year, he recorded 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown. His best game came against the Arizona Cardinals on December 12, when he carried the ball five times for 70 yards and a touchdown, averaging 14 yards per carry.

New England has ample depth in the running back room at the moment with Stevenson and former three-time Pro Bowler Ezekiel Elliott leading the way. They also had the practice squad additions of Kevin Harris and Ty Montgomery.

Now, Strong will look to make a name for himself in a Browns running back room spearheaded by All-Pro rusher Nick Chubb.

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Podcast: Breaking down the Browns initial 53-man roster and future changes

How does the Browns 53-man roster stack up?

The initial 53-man roster is here for your Cleveland Browns as the regular season draws closer and closer. Though there will be some changes after players are moved to IR and waiver claims are processed most of the roster is locked in.

What was the biggest surprise from this roster, the fact they kept 11 defensive backs or that they moved on from Michael Dunn? Of course, there’s reason to believe that Dunn and hopefully Maurice Hurst will return to the roster.

In this podcast, we discuss all of this and more looking at how we think each room is constructed and why this is the best Browns roster of our lifetime. We also talk about the kicker one more time in hopes that the trade for Dustin Hopkins finally brings some stability there for the team.

You can watch this week’s video by clicking here to hear us go into detail on these topics and more.

https://www.youtube.com/live/h-qyqH4cnwQ?si=XiXHNR6rWMiHbcCs

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Podcast: Get to know new running back Pierre Strong Jr. and more

The Browns have a new running back. Get to know him!

General manager Andrew Berry continues to do what he needs to do to upgrade the roster of the Cleveland Browns. That has included making a trade for running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots. The Browns did not have a single player step up and take the reigns of the role of third running back, so their hand was forced.

In this episode of Nothing Rhymes with Orange, I am joined by Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media to break down Strong’s game and what he brings to the Browns. He talks about the strengths of Strong, why the trade was made, and more.

Also in this episode, Jack Duffin of The OBR joins to talk about what the recent contract restructures mean for the Browns and what their plan is with that money. There is also some light chatter around the cutdowns as Tuesday’s deadline has approached. 

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Bill Belichick explains reasoning for trading Pierre Strong Jr.

Bill Belichick shares thinking behind the Pierre Strong Jr. trade.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained his reasoning for trading running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

“You’re not looking to get rid of anybody, but you had to give up something to get a player that we feel like we needed,” said Belichick, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

Strong was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. He saw little time for the Patriots on the field, recording only 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown last season. His best performance came in a December meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, when he carried the ball five times for 70 yards and a touchdown.

However, he was never able to expand his role from that point on.

Getting Wheatley in return could help bolster a Patriots offensive line that struggled over the course of the preseason. The team should be getting some help soon with starting guards, Cole Strange and Mike Onwenu, working their way back from injuries.

Depth is a serious need along the offensive front for the Patriots, and they couldn’t pass on an opportunity to improve their chances of competing in the trenches in 2023.

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Kevin Stefanski did his homework on new Browns RB Pierre Strong Jr.

The Browns seem to have had an eye on Strong for awhile now

Sunday, one day after the team’s final preseason game, the Cleveland Browns sent offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. to the New England Patriots for running back Pierre Strong Jr. in a straight swap. The move made a ton of sense for the Browns who have not gotten much out of any of their running backs consistently in the preseason without Nick Chubb.

When talking about the move head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team has done a ton of work on the second-year player. The Browns would end up taking Jerome Ford in the fifth last year when Strong was already off the board, could the team have wanted Strong if he fell then?

Either way, this move makes a ton of sense as he gives plenty of upside to the running back depth and adds some return ability too with Jakeem Grant on IR.

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One last 53-man roster prediction after trade for Pierre Strong Jr.

One more for the road?

As the Cleveland Browns continue to work their way down to 53 players, they still have 23 roster spots to clear. They did, however, add another player to their roster yesterday as well, trading offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. to the New England Patriots for running back Pierre Strong Jr.

They already cut down to 76 yesterday, releasing the likes of wide receiver Anthony Schwartz, cornerback Caleb Biggers, and running back Jordan Wilkins along the way. There is still work to do, however.

With 23 cuts to go for the Browns (and then some waiver claims and more cuts) here is one final 53-man roster prediction.

Twitter reacts to the trade for RB Pierre Strong Jr.

The Browns added a new running back in Pierre Strong Jr. How did Twitter respond?

The Cleveland Browns addressed their woes in the running back room. After a full preseason where none of Demetric Felton, John Kelly Jr., Hassan Hall, or Jordan Wilkins stepped up to the challenge, the team went out and traded for Pierre Strong Jr. To acquire the running back who was actually drafted ahead of Jerome Ford in the 2022 NFL draft, the Browns sent offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. to the New England Patriots.

As it sits now, the Browns have two young and explosive running backs in Ford and Strong Jr. behind their All-Pro Nick Chubb.

Here is how social media reacted to the move.

Report: Patriots trade Pierre Strong Jr. to Browns for veteran OT

The Patriots have reportedly traded RB Pierre Strong Jr. to the Browns.

The New England Patriots have reportedly traded second-year running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the Cleveland Browns for veteran offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news on Sunday.

The Patriots clearly needed offensive tackle depth given the way the unit struggled throughout the preseason. Wheatley went undrafted in 2020, and this will be his third NFL team after spending time with the Browns and Chicago Bears.

So even though he’s a veteran by definition, he’s still considered as more of a developmental option offensive lineman. He has yet to appear in a regular season game in either one of his previous two stops.

Strong’s exit possibly paves the way for Ty Montgomery, Kevin Harris or maybe even J.J. Taylor to earn a spot on the final roster.

Injuries have derailed Montgomery in back-to-back training camps, but there’s no denying he’s the third-most talented player all-around on the depth chart.

Harris would be a bit redundant for what the team already has in Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott, but Taylor, who had a great preseason run, could add another element with his speed, versatility and shifty footwork.

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Browns find their RB3; trade OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. to Patriots for Pierre Strong Jr.

The Browns have their RB3

The Cleveland Browns have made a move to address their lack of depth at the running back position. With second-string back Jerome Ford missing most of training camp, and with none of their other running backs taking hold of the third-string gig, the team has traded a depth piece to the New England Patriots in exchange for second-year running back Pierre Strong Jr.

Strong was drafted a round before Ford in last year’s NFL draft, a fourth round pick of the Patriots. He played in 15 games a year ago but only saw 10 carries. With those ten carries, however, Strong Jr. averaged 10 yards per carry and scored a touchdown. He reeled in seven catches for 42 yards as well.

This spells bad news for both Demetric Felton and John Kelly Jr.

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Positive update on health status of Patriots RB Pierre Strong Jr.

Injured Patriots RB Pierre Strong Jr. could be nearing a return.

Pierre Strong Jr. has been dealing with injury issues as of late, but there was an encouraging update on Sunday. ESPN’s Mike Reiss revealed in his Sunday notes column that the New England Patriots running back was dealing with a concussion.

However, he is expected to rejoin the team this week.

Strong suffered the concussion in the preseason opener against the Houston Texans on August 10. Now, he will have his chance to rejoin a running back room that’s a bit more crowded with the Patriots signing Ezekiel Elliott.

Strong recorded six carries for 21 yards against Houston in the preseason opener. He did not see the field for New England last season.

Here’s what Reiss had to say about Strong’s status, as the team prepares for the final preseason game before the regular season opener:

Barring an unexpected turn, the plan is for second-year running back Pierre Strong Jr. to rejoin the team this week after not traveling to Green Bay because he was in the concussion protocol. Strong likely gets bumped down the depth chart with Elliott’s arrival, but it’s hard to imagine there still isn’t a role in which the 5-foot-11, 212-pound player’s breakaway speed — a notable contrast to Stevenson and Elliott — can be tapped at times.

Strong’s progress is certainly a positive as it relates to him lending a helping hand to the Patriots’ offensive backfield. He will need to be at full force if he hopes to make a name for himself in the unit.

There is still plenty of time for him to make an impact with this being only his second NFL season.

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