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4 Cleveland Browns who should be traded after their latest loss

By Chad Porto

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 03: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns high-fives teammate Jadeveon Clowney #90 in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 03: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns high-fives teammate Jadeveon Clowney #90 in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Jack Conklin #78 after rushing for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Jack Conklin #78 after rushing for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

OT Jack Conklin

Jack Conklin was a huge get for Andrew Berry in 2020. He was an All-Pro and should’ve made the Pro Bowl but for some reason, he got passed over for that honor. 2021 saw him return to form, especially against the run, but injuries brought his season to an end.

Now in 2022, he’s playing well. Not great, not at his old All-Pro level (at least not yet) but he’s been good. So he does have some value, but enough to warrant a trade? I would say yes. The Browns certainly could use him, that’s a matter of fact but he’s on an expiring deal. Get ready, that’s a theme.

Conklin is still going to cost about $6 million against the cap next year regardless due to how Andrew Berry structures and re-structures deals. So it may just make sense to throw another few million to retain him but should the Browns want draft picks, Conklin is someone who can fetch you a third or fourth rounder I’d say.

Another reason to consider trading him is that the Browns have to get younger. They are very quickly getting older and with Conklin being a bit more prone to injury and pushing 30 (he’ll be 29 next year), moving on from him now makes the most sense.

Compensation: Nothing less than a 4th

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