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The Cleveland Browns didn't go away empty-handed for the upcoming season when they traded away Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in June.
In addition to a 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick and 2029 third-round pick, the Browns demanded defensive end Jared Verse to complete the trade for Garrett.
Verse, a first-round pick in the 2024 draft, recorded 7.5 sacks last season and will immediately help the Browns get after the quarterback this fall. Still, the Browns pass rush isn't expected to be as elite without Garrett, and the team could look to add more help for the defensive line before the regular season.
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Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is set to visit the Browns on Wednesday.
"Possible reunion: DE Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the Browns today, source says," Garafolo posted on X. "Following an 8.5-sack season with the Cowboys, Clowney is exploring another stint in Cleveland, where he had 11 sacks in two seasons from 2021-22."
As Garafolo noted, Browns first-year head coach Todd Monken was offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens when Clowney was in Baltimore in 2023. Clowney tied his career season high of 9.5 sacks that season.
Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft by the Houston Texans, earned All-Pro honors in 2016 and made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive years, from 2016 to 2018,
The 33-year-old pass-rusher has recorded 450 tackles, 66.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles during his time int the league.
Opposite Verse, the Browns are expected to start Alex Wright at defensive end. The 2022 third-round pick had his best season in 2025, when he recorded 5.5 sacks.
The Browns defense would be much improved by adding Clowney to their rotation, serving as a savvy veteran to help push a young defensive line.
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