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3 big-name free agents Cleveland Browns won’t be able to land

By Greg Newland

Nov 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reaches for the end zone in the first half against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reaches for the end zone in the first half against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (93) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Free Agent Cleveland Browns won’t land No. 2 – Calais Campbell, Defensive Tackle

One of the biggest holes on the roster last year was defensive tackle. I know it’s hard to justify spending a ton of money at a position that is undervalued in the league, but it was a glaring weakness.

There is some young talent with Jordan Elliott and Tommy Togiai, but Berry needs to bring a guy in with some experience that can still play at a high level. And while I would love that guy to be Calais Campbell, I really don’t see that happening.

For one, I think the Ravens will do everything possible to bring him back. And if he does leave, I see him going to someone who is even more of a contender. The Browns are close, but I’m talking about him taking a discount and going to someone like the Chiefs or Bills.

Campbell is like a fine wine, he will be 36 next season but is still producing at a crazy high level. He is a monster at 6-foot-8, 300 pounds, and can do it all. He can destroy a run game and get after the passer.

His age really scares me as well, and I also think that will make Berry less interested. He has the philosophy of letting a guy go a year early vs. a year late, as he showed with Sheldon Richardson last year.

The Browns will sign a free agent defensive tackle or draft one early, but I don’t think it will be the home run that some folks are wanting.

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