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Players on the waiver wire the Cleveland Browns should consider adding

By Dan Justik

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 20: Defensive end Mario Jr. Edwards #97 of the Oakland Raiders stretches before a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 2015 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Packers won 30-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 20: Defensive end Mario Jr. Edwards #97 of the Oakland Raiders stretches before a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 2015 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Packers won 30-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Mario Edwards #97 of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Mario Edwards #97 of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Defensive End Mario Edwards

Since Jon Gruden has taken over as the Oakland Raiders top decision maker, there have been some surprising moves coming out of Oakland. The Raiders moving on from Mario Edwards was one such move that seemed curious.

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Drafted in the second-round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Edwards has been a mild disappointment since he entered the league. In 30 career games, Edwards has compiled 71 tackles, one forced fumble, and 5.5 sacks.

Edwards has been decent against run during his career, but he has never developed into a dominant pass rusher. His inability to constantly get to the quarterback could have been a big cause in his release.

The Browns are needing some solid depth on the defensive line, and the team adding Edwards to play in a reserve role would be a great addition.

Edwards can play as a three-technique and as a defensive end, and his versatility would be appreciated by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. He is stout against the run, which is what the Browns need with the amount of pass rusher they already have.

Following the release of Brantley, the Browns could add Edwards as a reserve player at defensive tackle. He may be slightly undersized for the position, but he has the strength necessary to hold up at the position. A player like Edwards could be just what the Browns need up the middle.

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