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5 Cleveland Browns who need to be re-signed for the 2023 season

By Chad Porto

Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) reacts in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) reacts in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Taven Bryan

Taven Bryan ended up having a very average year for the Cleveland Browns. PFF gave him a 60.0 for the year. If the team had three defensive tackles that were that highly rated, the Browns would be in the playoffs right now. No, Bryan is not a guaranteed starter for most teams in the league but considering the Browns should be looking for three or four new tackles this offseason, while cutting two others (Jordan Elliot, Tommy Togiai), you can’t just get rid of what quality you do have at the position.

Bryan is someone who can come in, compete for a spot next season, push some younger rookie-type players and maybe find some consistency if the team can manage to bring in a Pro Bowl-caliber player at the position through free agency or a trade.

Not only that, but should the Browns sign Brian Flores, a proponent of 3-4 defenses, Bryan could easily slot over and play the other defensive end while the team looks for a more hefty defensive tackle. His speed and size make him an ideal 3-4 defensive end, and those aren’t easy to find.

Granted, it’s all going to come down to dollars and cents here, but barring some huge contract demand, the Browns should want to re-sign Bryan, but who knows?

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