Revisiting the Browns-Texans Trade for Brock Osweiler

Former NFL quarterback Brock Osweiler was a finesse king. Despite starting just 30 games over a seven-year career, he managed to pocket over $41 million.

In March of 2017, however, the Houston Texans decided they'd had enough of Osweiler (and his salary) and dealt him to the Cleveland Browns. Considering how lousy of an NFL signal caller he was, the Texans made out reasonably well in this trade.

Browns-Texans Brock Osweiler Trade Details

Texans acquire: a 2017 fourth-round draft pick and $10 million in cap space

Browns acquire: Brock Osweiler, a 2018 second-rounder and a 2017 sixth-rounder

The Browns, of course, didn't acquire Osweiler with the intention of him being their quarterback. After failing to find a trade partner, Cleveland released the Arizona State product later that offseason and took his $16 million salary to the chin.

In essence, the Browns spent $16 million for a second-round pick from the Texans, which ended up turning into now-starting running back Nick Chubb. They traded the 2017 sixth-round pick, which helped them select kicker Zane Gonzalez (though he only lasted 18 games in Cleveland).

Who Won the Browns-Texans Trade for Brock Osweiler?

We'd call this a win for both sides. The Texans needed an out from Osweiler and the Browns had the cap space to waste to put themselves in a better position in the draft. The Texans moved on and then traded up to draft Deshaun Watson, who is now their franchise QB. Cleveland has their franchise running back at the moment as well, which has helped their offense become more potent.

One thing we do know? Osweiler was the loser here.