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Cleveland Browns: 10 trade targets ahead of training camp

By Sam Penix

Dec 29, 2019; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) reacts in front of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) after making a catch for a first down during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2019; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) reacts in front of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) after making a catch for a first down during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) points to the Houston Texans crowd as he leaves the field after the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Harrison Smith, S, Minnesota Vikings

Smith has been one of the league’s best safeties for a very long time, and hasn’t shown any signs of letting up anytime soon. He is entering the final year of his contract at a modest $10.2 million cap hit. The Browns, on paper, are pretty set at the position, but Ronnie Harrison is also playing on an expiring contract, and Grant Delpit, while an elite talent, is coming off a serious Achilles injury.

The Cleveland defensive coordinator likes to deploy three safeties quite often, and Cleveland lacks a true deep angel safety. Smith is a hybrid, but he can fill that role. It doesn’t seem like a trade the Browns would make, but adding Smith to the defense would be huge.

2. Justin Reid, S, Houston Texans

Reid was a player that made a lot of sense as a deadline target for the Browns in 2020. The Texans are in perhaps the worst situation in the league, and just need draft picks. They may not re-sign Reid, who is a very underrated player, and that could give a team like Cleveland the chance to swoop in and grab a long-term defensive chess piece for relatively cheap. Reid is a versatile defender who can provide run support in the box and cover from the slot and back deep.

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