Cleveland Browns 53-man roster prediction without Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns Offensive Line (9):

Jedrick Wills
Joel Bitonio
Nick Harris
Wyatt Teller
Jack Conklin
James Hudson
Ethan Pocic
Chris Hubbard
Dawson Deaton

The Cleveland Browns offense has a lot of talent right now, but the unit that makes things go is the offensive line. There are two stars in the middle with Wyatt Teller at right guard and Joel Bitonio playing left guard.

Each recently received very well-deserved extensions and set the tone in the run game. Between them will be Nick Harris, who has the tough task of replacing J.C. Tretter at center. Should Harris falter at all, the Browns did bring in Ethan Pocic who has starting experience.

At tackle, they’re good but could be better. Jack Conklin is excellent when healthy but had a knee injury knocked him out for a chunk of the 2021 season. The left tackle is Jedrick Wills, who is entering a crucial third season. Both can handle the job but need to prove last year was a fluke.

As for the swing tackle, James Hudson held that job down at times in 2021 and will return to the role this year. Chris Hubbard is also on the team and can play tackle or guard, but has had serious health issues the past two years.

The final spot goes to Dawson Deaton, who beats out Blake Hance due to being a draft pick, as well as the fact that he can play center and guard. Of course, if Hubbard isn’t fully healthy, Hance likely takes his spot.