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Free agents from AFC East the Cleveland Browns should target

By Dan Justik

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Trey Flowers #98 of the New England Patriots reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Trey Flowers #98 of the New England Patriots reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 09: Marcus Murphy #45 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball as he is smothered by Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets in the third quarter during NFL game action at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 09: Marcus Murphy #45 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball as he is smothered by Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets in the third quarter during NFL game action at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

New York Jets – Defensive Lineman Henry Anderson

The New York Jets had a tough 2018 season as their rebuild did not show an early promise. However, they did find talent that will be beneficial to them over the next several seasons. Most of those players were on the defensive side of the ball.

The Jets made a solid deal last off-season when they traded a seventh round draft selection for defensive lineman Henry Anderson. Although he was acquired for a low draft selection, Anderson became a key member of the Jets defense.

The 27-year-old played in all 16 games for the Jets, but started in only three games. However, Anderson played extremely well, compiling 35 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, seven sacks, and 16 quarterback hits.

Anderson thrived in New York’s 3-4 defense after struggling in a 4-3 front with the Indianapolis Colts. But with his size and the right coaching, Anderson should be able to move into playing as a three-tech defensive tackle and continue to have success.

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Anderson is a pass rushing specialist and would fit well next to Larry Ogunjobi with the Browns. And Anderson could perform even better by having a bigger role in a defense. But with the Jets having plenty of cap space, they will likely try to do whatever they can to bring Anderson back.

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