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Predicting 3 free agents who sign with the Cleveland Browns

By Frank Teriaca

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Shaq Lawson #90 of the Buffalo Bills dances on the field against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Shaq Lawson #90 of the Buffalo Bills dances on the field against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 24: Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a sack during the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 24: Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a sack during the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Nick Kwiatkoski, LB

Nick Kwiatkowski would be a fine addition for the Cleveland Browns to help replace Joe Schobert, who is leaving via free agency. Kwiatkowski filled in at linebacker for the Bears last season when Danny Trevathan was injured for the final seven games.

Filling in for Trevathan, Kwiatkowski shined with 76 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble. Furthermore, he played solid in both pass protection and against the run for the middle of the Bears defense. He also showed the ability to rush the passer as evident here:

The Browns should be in the market for a linebacker with the expected departure of Schobert. Cleveland also decided to release Christian Kirksey, leaving the Browns thin at the linebacker position. The position group is comprised mostly of young players, creating a need for a veteran.

Reports have come out of Chicago that the Bears are looking to re-sign Kwiatkowski, so it will be interesting to see his market value on the open market with several teams bidding.

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But with a price tag that should be much lower than Schobert’s (one of the main reasons why the Browns are letting Schobert walk), Kwiatkowski may be just the player Andrew Berry is looking at for the Browns when free agency opens.

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