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Browns: 8 veterans who might not make the 2021 roster

By Chad Porto

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 06: Jarvis Landry # 80 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 06: Jarvis Landry # 80 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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BEREA, OHIO – AUGUST 16: Greedy Williams #26 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp on August 16, 2020 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
BEREA, OHIO – AUGUST 16: Greedy Williams #26 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp on August 16, 2020 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Greedy Williams

It’s good that Greedy Williams is back. It’ll be great if he’s healthy, though that’s still something we have to wait and see about. Now, like most of this list, Williams would only be a casualty if the Browns feel he’s not up to snuff and a player at another position has really upped his game.

Williams would be a likely person to be cut in that situation. He’s got a really concerning injury that’s affecting a nerve. Those are wildly unpredictable. Since it’s in his shoulder if he can’t tackle or even lift his arm, he’s not going to be the most useful or versatile player in the secondary.

Another issue would be the fact that he didn’t play great his rookie year and missed all of his second year. He’s now in year three and quickly nearing the end of his rookie deal. If he can’t perform well, we could see him get cut if it means opening up a roster spot. Especially if the Browns are still eyeing free agents.

The Browns are lucky to have the depth they do at cornerback but they’re only as lucky as they are if Williams can stay healthy and improve from a rather disappointing rookie year. If he does struggle and someone like Richard Sherman is still unsigned, the move would need to be made to let Williams go and go after Sherman.

Sure, you can argue Williams is still young, but if he can’t stay healthy or impress in his third year, then why bother? Sure, he could still rebound but why take that risk when you’re so deep at the position and still have the option of adding more talent?

If he can’t go, make the call

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