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Cleveland Browns: Breaking down the notable 2017 roster subtractions

By Steven Kubitza

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: Gary Barnidge #82 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball after getting wrapped up by David Harris #52 of the New York Jets during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: Gary Barnidge #82 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball after getting wrapped up by David Harris #52 of the New York Jets during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Jeremy Butler #17 of the Baltimore Ravens avoids a tackle by Tramon Williams #22 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 30, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Jeremy Butler #17 of the Baltimore Ravens avoids a tackle by Tramon Williams #22 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 30, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Tramon Williams was another veteran brought in by Ray Farmer, and was supposed to be a veteran presence to help the secondary. Not much changed.

Williams appeared in 27 total games with the Browns from 2015-2016, recording two interceptions and not doing much to change one of the worst defenses in the league.

He was released by the Browns earlier this offseason, and went on to explain how he was happy to get out of what he called an unstable organization.

At this point in his career, Williams is right to want to get off a rebuilding team. He is near the end of his career and wants to get back to winning after spending so many years with the Green Bay Packers and doing just that.

The Browns may have lost the veteran, but have added Calvin Pryor and Jabrill Peppers to the secondary this season, while Jamar Taylor and Joe Haden are already in place to anchor the unit.

Williams is entitled to wanting to leave, and it actually worked out well for the Browns. The team got younger and more talented, proving the potential benefits of this rebuilding process. This will only be more true once Peppers actually signs his contract.

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