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Free agents from NFC West teams the Cleveland Browns should target

By Dan Justik

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Outside linebacker K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a turnover on downs against in the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seattle Seahawks won 22-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Outside linebacker K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a turnover on downs against in the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seattle Seahawks won 22-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – NOVEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Rodney Gunter #95 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his sack in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – NOVEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Rodney Gunter #95 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his sack in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Arizona Cardinals – Defensive Tackle Rodney Gunter

There were not many bright spots for the 2018 Arizona Cardinals, finishing the season as the worst team in the NFL and with the first overall draft selection. The poor season led to former head coach Steve Wilks being fired and becoming the Browns defensive coordinator.

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One of the players that succeeded under Wilks and his defense was defensive tackle Rodney Gunter. The 27-year-old had the best season of his four-year career in 2018 and excelled in Wilks’ 4-3 defense.

Gunter played in all 16 games in 2018, starting 10, compiling 44 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and nine quarterback hits. In his three previous seasons, Gunter had only made 51 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.

Despite playing well in 2018, Gunter will likely be relatively cheap in free agency. The Cleveland Browns will be looking to add talented depth on the defensive line, and Gunter should be right up their alley.

Since he played so well under Wilks and Browns linebackers coach Al Holcomb, the two coaches may be in John Dorsey’s ear to bring Gunter’s services to Cleveland. Not only will he not be too expensive, but he has shown the potential of being a solid second starting defensive tackle.

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