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Analyzing the Cleveland Browns depth chart at defensive tackle

By Randy Gurzi

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Justin Jackson #32 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball defended by Larry Ogunjobi #65 of the Cleveland Browns in the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Los Angeles Chargers won 38 to 14. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Justin Jackson #32 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball defended by Larry Ogunjobi #65 of the Cleveland Browns in the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Los Angeles Chargers won 38 to 14. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: Running back Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals slips past defensive tackle Brian Price #92 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first halfof the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: Running back Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals slips past defensive tackle Brian Price #92 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first halfof the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Reserve nose tackle: Brian Price

Another undrafted free agent in 2016 who found his way to the Browns roster is Brian Price. He came out of UTSA and started on the Green Bay Packers practice squad. He made it to the active roster for just one game that year but recorded no statistics. He then joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 and found himself in a nice role as their backup nose tackle.

However, he suffered a knee injury and was placed on injured reserve after just eight games. He was in the Cowboys plans in 2018 but they risked him to waivers when they released him in September. The Oakland Raiders claimed him and he played just one game there before being let go.

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Again, Dallas was interested in a reunion but Price declined to join them and headed to the Cleveland practice squad. He was moved to the active roster in early October and had 11 tackles in 12 games. He’s not a star but he can be tough to block at 322-pounds and could have a role in 2019 as long as he continues to improve.

Former divisional rival: Carl Davis

Another 320-pound player on Cleveland’s roster is Carl Davis, who was claimed on waivers early last season. He had just 31 snaps according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required) but there was something about his play that the team liked as they brought him back this season on a $2 million deal.

Originally a third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens out of Iowa, Davis had 30 tackles and a half sack in his first two seasons in the NFL. He hasn’t lived up to his draft status but finds himself in an ideal situation given the Browns lack of depth.

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