Making cases for Cleveland Browns being trade deadline buyers or sellers

With the Cleveland Browns struggling, they could go a variety of directions at the deadline. We look at the cases to be made for the Browns being buyers, sellers, or if they just stand pat.

The Cleveland Browns have some clear issues that are hindering their performance on the field, which is why they sit at 2-5 after eight weeks of the 2019 season. Because of how they have played this season, it could cause them to go multiple directions at the trade deadline.

The Browns have already made one move, trading Genard Avery on Monday to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2021 fourth-round draft pick. Avery has only played in two games this season, so the move made sense. Cleveland also had a solid return in investment, receiving a fourth-round pick for a player who was a fifth-round selection just one year ago.

But the Avery trade signaled that the Browns are likely going to be willing to deal at the deadline. General manager John Dorsey does not like to sit on his hands if he feels he needs to improve the roster.

Because of their play this season, Dorsey likely feels he needs to do something on Tuesday to get the 2019 season turned around. However, it may take more than one move on Tuesday to right the ship.

But at 2-5, it will take a miracle run in the final nine games to put themselves in position for a playoff spot. Knowing this, Dorsey may trade off a piece or two to build up draft capital in order to protect themselves in the future.

Dorsey will have several options on the table during the trade deadline, so here’s a look at the cases for the Browns being buyers, sellers, or if they should stand pat on Tuesday’s deadline.