3 Cleveland Browns about to take their last snap with franchise in Preseason Week 4

Saturday is the final preseason game for the Cleveland Browns as they enter Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said starters will see action in this one and if the defending champs send out any of their primary players, it could be a great test for them.

Even with that being the case, it won't be long before the players fighting for a spot are on the field. These guys will not only be trying to prove to the Browns they should make the 53-man roster, but they could also be auditioning for a role elsewhere.

Here, we look at three such players as we identify a few Browns who could be taking their final snaps with the franchise.

3. Jordan Elliott, Defensive Tackle

When the first unofficial depth chart was released this offseason, Jordan Elliott was listed as the starting defensive tackle next to Dalvin Tomlinson. Elliott was coming off a frustrating campaign but there was hope he could be better with Tomlinson next to him.

But he still needed to prove to this coaching staff he deserved that chance. And they wasted no time putting him on the field so he could try and show he was ready.

Unfortunately, Elliott wasn't up to the task.

While facing backups against the New York Jets, Elliott was underwhelming. He played significant snaps in the Hall of Fame Game and got no push into the backfield and wasn't able to anchor in the run game.

Cleveland responded by signing Shelby Harris and Elliott has since fallen out of favor. It's now at the point that he's likely about to take his final snaps with the Browns.

2. Nick Harris, Center

Unlike Jordan Elliott, Nick Harris lost his starting job but has trended in the right direction since then.

Harris was supposed to be the starting center in 2022 but a knee injury suffered in the preseason cost him the entire campaign. While he was out, Ethan Pocic stepped in and performed much better than expected.

So while Elliott lost his job due to performance, Harris was Wally Pipp'ed. But he hasn't complained at all, and even stayed quiet when the Browns drafted Luke Wypler who could take over as the No. 2 center. Instead, Harris just went about his business and has done a great job in the preseason.

Despite his play, Saturday could wind up being the last game with him wearing the orange and brown.

As it stands now, both Harris and Wypler can play guard but they're much better at center. And keeping two backups who are primarily centers is a luxury they might not be able to afford — especially with the durability concerns they've had on the line in recent years.

That's why it wouldn't be a surprise at all to see Harris shopped following this game. Should any team have an injury or even a concern with their center, Harris might be their answer. He would likely net a day-three pick at best but that could be the way this front office goes.

1. Anthony Schwartz, Wide Receiver

When the Browns announced Anthony Schwartz as their selection at No. 91 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, there were some eyebrows raised.

Schwartz was known for his track star speed but the Auburn product was far from refined. The Browns, however, were desperate for someone who could stretch the field — and it was hard to blame them.

Cleveland was still reeling from their loss to the Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. And they knew their offense helped Kansas City kill the clock since they had no deep threats and their top wideout (Jarvis Landry) managed just 20 yards on seven receptions.

Schwartz even started out with a bang, catching a 44-yard pass and going for 69 yards in Week 1 against the same Kansas City franchise.

Since that game, however, Schwartz has been a non-factor. He's struggled to stay healthy and to cleanly catch the ball. The drops have continued in the preseason and he even had an ugly fumble on his first touch against the New York Jets.

Cleveland is deep at wide receiver and that includes a few youngsters who should be retained on the practice squad — if possible. That means Schwartz should be on the way out, with Saturday serving as a chance for him to convince another team to roll the dice.

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