Cleveland Browns: Sorting out bottom of 2021 roster tougher than usual

It’s the bottom of the roster, but that’s never stopped fans of the Cleveland Browns trying to figure out who can hang onto a spot and help contribute to what we hope is a Super Bowl season.

Remember the days of 2016? Heck, remember predicting the roster for the better part of the last 20 years? Those Browns teams were so void of talent, there were always roster spots available and trying to unearth a hidden gem became a treasured August pastime, ha!

Times have finally changed, though, with the Browns expected to contend for the AFC North title. With high expectations, the talent pool is better, meaning it’s harder to be a member of the Cleveland Browns–a good thing!

Trying to predict the bottom of the roster is tougher than usual this summer, as there are players capable of being on a 53-man roster who won’t be with the team when Cleveland suits up for Week 1 against the Chiefs.

With about eight spots up for grabs, here’s three position groups that are tougher than usual to predict.