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5 under the radar 2020 free agents Cleveland Browns should consider

By Greg Newland

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Jared Cook #87 of the New Orleans Saints makes a catch before being tackled by Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Jared Cook #87 of the New Orleans Saints makes a catch before being tackled by Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass as Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass as Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Matthew Judon – Defensive End

Last but certainly not least the Browns must consider some edge help to get Myles Garrett in more one-on-one situations. Matt Judon from the division rival Baltimore Ravens could be a prime target for Andrew Berry this offseason.

Judon was a fifth-round pick in 2016 and has been with the Ravens ever since. Judon became a full-time starter in 2019 and ended the year with 54 tackles and 9.5 sacks. After earning his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2019, Judon will likely make a nice payday in 2020 free agency, but it shouldn’t be any more than what would be owed to Vernon.

While Judon is not a high-profile free agent currently, he is a young player who has shown improvement each and every year since he was a rookie. Pass rushers require a premium so Judon will not be cheap. However when compared to top-tier free agents that are available, he will still likely come at a bit of a discount. Baltimore is infamous for watching their groomed talent walk before paydays, with Za’Darius Smith being the prime example from last offseason.

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Recap

The Browns certainly have voids that need filled, and it is easy to get sucked into wanting to sign all the big-name free agents. However, if you look at some of the most successful teams, they are built on salary cap discipline and scouting. While I certainly do hope the Browns make a run at an Anthony Harris or Cory Littleton, it is important to remember some of these “second-day signer” names could be equally impactful for the Browns in 2020.

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