Cleveland Browns: 5 Former Vikings Kevin Stefanski could add in free agency

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Ty Johnson #31 of the Detroit Lions tackles C.J. Ham #30 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Ty Johnson #31 of the Detroit Lions tackles C.J. Ham #30 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Rashod Hill #69 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Rashod Hill #69 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

4. Dakota Dozier or Rashod Hill, OL

The next one is a two-for-one as the Browns could look to add some offensive line depth and the Minnesota Vikings will have a few players hitting the open market. Two of those players that could be of interest are Dakota Dozier and Rashod Hill.

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What makes each player intriguing for the Browns is that each of them can play tackle and guard. Hill was undrafted out of Southern Miss in 2016 and has turned into a decent swing tackle.

He started 16 games in his career and has been able to hold his own. He’s also versatile enough to move inside if needed, but he would likely have a better shot at making an impact at tackle given the Browns lack of depth there.

As for Dozier, he was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Furman. Primarily a guard, he did play some tackle for the Jets before joining the Minnesota Vikings in 2019. He spent just one season with the Vikings and started four games for them.

For Cleveland, either player would be there for competition purposes. Neither would be a long-term answer but given the problems they have had in protection, it would be smart to at least bring in some players who understand what Stefanski will be teaching. Any advantage will help as they can use a lot of changes to that line.