3 free agent receivers the Cleveland Browns must consider at a discount

3. Cole Beasley

With news that Emmanuel Sanders intends to sign with the Buffalo Bills, veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley could be on the move. After seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Beasley has been with the Bills the last two seasons and has been a huge part of the offense.

While Beasley has never topped 1,000 yards in a season, he had his best year in 2020 at age 30 with 82 receptions for 967 yards and four touchdowns.

Beasley would be a bit of a stretch for the Browns to add, but if the market for receivers really does turn south, why wouldn’t they look at him? He would come to Cleveland at a discount and knowing he wouldn’t get the targets he saw in Buffalo, but he could have the chance to win.

It’s tough to say what motivates Beasley, and while his price tag may be more than the Browns can afford, he would be a perfect fit. He has the quickness to get open on the short underneath routes, and he is a willing blocker in the run game. He may not run past a guy for a deep ball, but with such precise routes, he could be a dangerous weapon for Mayfield on third down.

I’ll admit, I’m not sure this one will happen for two reasons. One, the Browns won’t have the money, and two, Beasley won’t want to be the third receiver. But the NFL can be a funny business, so you never know.