3 Browns Veterans Who Are Fighting for Their Jobs After the Draft

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry impressed just about everyone in the football world with his pragmatic free agency signings. So, does it really come as a shock that Berry crushed his first-ever NFL Draft? Of course not! He and head coach Kevin Stefanski made seven strong selections this weekend, and they'll all have their part to play in helping the Browns make a leap in 2020 and beyond.

Considering these seven rookies (and the number of undrafted free agents) have claimed their places Cleveland's roster now, these three veterans have to respond by impressing this summer -- otherwise, they will be handed their walking papers.

3. OT Kendall Lamm

The writing's on the wall for Kendall Lamm after the team selected Jedrick Wills with their first round pick. / Jason Miller/Getty Images

Berry has done a fine job of addressing Cleveland's biggest weakness: the offensive line. He signed former Tennessee Titan Jack Conklin in free agency to man the right tackle spot for the next three years, and selected Alabama's Jedrick Wills with the 10th overall pick. Wills immediately steps in as Baker Mayfield's blindside blocker, which means that one of the tackles will have to be booted this summer. Considering Chris Hubbard is a swing tackle, that leaves Kendall Lamm as the odd man out. Cutting him will save the Browns $2.35 million, and he only accounts for $300,000 in dead money. The decision is just too easy.

2. S Karl Joseph

Karl Joseph's spot on the roster is murky after the team took Grant Delpit in the second round. / Jack Thomas/Getty Images

Yes, we know the Browns just signed Karl Joseph this offseason, but you have to look at his situation. The team selected LSU's Grant Delpit in the second round of the NFL Draft, and he'll be the team's safety of the future. When looking at the financials, Joseph signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with Cleveland, but only $500,000 is guaranteed. As for fellow safety addition Andrew Sendejo, he's already guaranteed $2 million this upcoming season, so his roster spot is etched in stone. Sorry, Karl, but you're heavily expendable following the draft.

1. TE David Njoku

David Njoku was rumored to be a trade candidate prior to the NFL Draft. / Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

He's 100% not going to be released unceremoniously. Let's be clear. But David Njoku's starter's spot in Cleveland was essentially taken away from him after the free agency signing of Austin Hooper; prior to the draft, Njoku was rumored to be put on the trade block by the Browns. That rumor gained some legs on Saturday afternoon, as the Browns selected Florida Atlantic tight end Harrison Bryant. Point blank, Njoku is a talented player, but as is the case with any team who brings in a new head coach, they have a right to want as many of their own hand-picked players as possible. Njoku isn't a Stefanski guy, so don't be shocked to see the Browns trade him to another team before the start of the upcoming season.