Overview
- The Browns remain in the market for a veteran defensive end to complement Jared Verse and provide rotation after trading Myles Garrett.
- The club once agreed to sign A.J. Epenesa but declined to finalize the deal after concerns in his physical and Epenesa later signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- General manager Andrew Berry prefers adding a veteran via free agency or a minor deal rather than trading core starters, so any addition is likely to be low-cost and short-term.
- Alex Wright and other internal players have been asked to take on larger roles, and the team may wait to evaluate undrafted free agents such as Tyreak Sapp and Logan Fano in preseason before committing.
- With veterans due to report July 28 and the season opener set for Sept. 13, the Browns want a signing before camp but may push the choice until after early practices and preseason evidence clarifies needs.