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3 players the Cleveland Browns should consider moving on from in 2020

By Dan Justik

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Outside linebacker Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Outside linebacker Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Chris Hubbard #74 of the Cleveland Browns helps Baker Mayfield #6 up after Mayfield was pressured by Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and sacked by Cameron Wake #91 during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Cleveland 43-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Chris Hubbard #74 of the Cleveland Browns helps Baker Mayfield #6 up after Mayfield was pressured by Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and sacked by Cameron Wake #91 during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Cleveland 43-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Offensive tackle Chris Hubbard

The Cleveland Browns offensive line was a major problem in 2019 and was a large reason why the offense struggled. The main issues came from both of the tackle spots, and only one is still under contract.

Chris Hubbard was the starting right tackle for most of the season, starting in 13 games and playing in 14 total. However, he was a major liability when in pass protection and was regularly being beat.

Hubbard was among one of the worst offensive tackles in the NFL during 2019. He allowed 38 total pressures, allowed six sacks, and was called for eight penalties according to Pro Football Focus. When replaced by Kendall Lamm for a short time, Cleveland’s pass protection improved.

Although the Browns do not have much depth at offensive tackle, it will be a position that is a focus for the team this offseason. With the Browns likely bringing in multiple offensive tackles, it is time for the Browns to get out from under Hubbard’s contract, which he is not living up to.

Hubbard has the 12th highest cap hit on the Browns roster in 2020 at $7.268 million. If the Browns cut or trade Hubbard before June 1, Cleveland would save $4.868 million in 2020.

It may not be a huge cap hit, but with Hubbard under contract for three more seasons and his lack of performance, it would make sense to move on from the 28-year-old as the team looks for upgrades at the position this offseason.

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