3 Players the Browns Won't Be Able to Keep This Offseason
By Michael Luciano
Kevin Stefanski is officially the man in charge in Cleveland, and he'll take over a Browns team that put up a disappointing 6-10 record despite boasting Baker Mayfield at quarterback and Odell Beckham Jr. at wide receiver. Thanks to Stefanski's desire to remake the roster in his own image, he will likely cut away some dead weight from the 2019 team that either didn't warrant a spot in the 2020 roster or will likely be too pricey for GM Andrew Berry. These three 2019 Browns are as good as gone.
3. OT Greg Robinson
In case you've been living under a rock for the the last few weeks, Robinson and former Auburn teammate Quan Bray were arrested after they were caught transporting 157 POUNDS of marijuana near the US-Mexico border. Robinson faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, An underperforming bust of a tackle that likely wouldn't have returned even without his offseason troubles, his days are numbered in northeast Ohio.
2. DB Damarious Randall
Randall, a former Green Bay Packer, had an odd first season under defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. He had recorded at least three interceptions in all four of his pro seasons, but he failed to snag one last year. However, he was an active member in run support, and he picked up his first 2.5 career sacks. A versatile defender with experience at safety and corner, Randall is going to command a huge sum on the open market. After sinking a lot of draft capital into the secondary in recent years, Cleveland could easily part with him.
1. LB Joe Schobert
Schobert recorded 100 or more tackles for the third straight season, while adding two sacks and four interceptions at the heart of Wilks' defense. However, Schobert on the open market is likely to become one of the highest paid linebackers in the league. While Cleveland would like to have him back, the play of 2019 third round pick Sione Takitaki and fifth round Mack Wilson has given the Browns a deep linebacker room and the ability to survive the financial blow that a new Schobert contract would force upon them.