Cleveland Browns: Is a trade for Justin Houston possible?
We’re on the eve of the next NFL season, and the Cleveland Browns have their work cut out this spring. While they’ll be looking to sign some free agents, they may also work out some trades to address positions on their roster. One player they could look to make a trade for is Kansas City Chief’s linebacker, Justin Houston.
On March 13th, the next NFL season will officially begin. The Cleveland Browns will be looking to make some moves to address certain positions that they are in need of. One need that the Browns have is at the linebacker position. However, they could quickly address this need by making a move for Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston.
Houston, who the Chiefs may be willing to move on from, is a four-time Pro Bowler and would be an excellent player to acquire. Drafted by the Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft, Houston has spent his entire career with the franchise.
He’s a former NFL First Team All-Pro, being selected in 2014. He also led the league in sacks that year, racking up 22 for the entire season. This past season, he had nine sacks in 12 games for the Chiefs, as well as five forced fumbles.
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While Houston is not a Dorsey-era draft pick, he still played under the now-Browns GM during his time with the Chiefs. Dorsey has already picked up former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt during the offseason. The familiarity with Dorsey is a plus for the Browns, who might be able to work out a deal for Houston.
Houston signed a six-year contract with the Chiefs back in 2015 and is going into year four of the contract. Houston is scheduled to make $15.25 million this year of his contract. The Browns have the cap space to acquire Houston.
What’s more intriguing is what the Browns would have to give up for him, which could be a mid round pick. The Browns currently have two third round picks, 80th overall and the 95th pick overall. Trading Houston would mean the loss of a key part of the Chiefs locker room.
A captain for the team, Houston has been a leader for the team during his time with the Chiefs. However, if he were to come to Cleveland, Houston could assume a leadership role among the younger defensive players.
Justin Houston to Cleveland this off season in a trade could be a strong possibility. Given the linebacker’s age and contract, what are your thoughts? Hit the comment section below and let us know if you think that this is a move that should be explored by John Dorsey?
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Is there a more impactful player that the Browns could make a trade for? Is a third round pick too high to bring in Houston? It will be exciting to see where Houston ends up next season, as he will be sure to bring a difference to his next team.