Top 5 Cleveland Browns playing their way into a new contract
By Cory Kinnan
Honorable Mention
It did not feel fair to put wide receiver Rashard Higgins or safety Damarious Randall on the list of players who have played their way into a new contract, because, well, they have not been available for much of the season to this point. Both of which, however, should get a new deal from the Browns and have been vital to the team’s growth and development over the past year and a half.
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In his first season with the team, Randall led the secondary to a dominant performance as the Browns were near the top of the league in turnovers a year ago. The problem, however, is that Randall wants to be paid as a top safety in the NFL after one year of playing the position, and negotiations have not been upbeat to this point as the amount would likely surpass $10 million annually.
Baker Mayfield’s favorite target Higgins has also not been available most of the season after missing time a year ago as well. Higgins’ availability is becoming an issue in Cleveland, and while he is a dependent target that can be relied upon to catch the football, can the Browns allocate three significant contracts at the wide receiver position?