Browns Trade Defensive Key in Latest Offseason Suggestion

While the Cleveland Browns are potentially focused on taking a step forward with its offense in next month's NFL Draft, it's the defense that could still see some changes.
While the Cleveland Browns are potentially focused on taking a step forward with its offense in next month's NFL Draft, it's the defense that could still see some changes.

As trades are wildly speculated on this summer, there's one move that makes sense for the Browns from a financial standpoint.

During the regular season last year as we approached the NFL trade deadline, many thought Cleveland corner Greg Newsome would be dealt due to his contract situation.

Ward is scheduled to make $13.377 million next season in the final year of his four-year deal.

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox wrote that Newsome could be gone this offseason.

"As previously mentioned, the Browns are entering a rebuilding phase and should be looking to shed salary," Knox wrote. "They could save $13.4 million in cap space by dealing Newsome, which is precisely why the 49ers should see if he can be acquired. San Francisco still has $21.7 million in available cap space."

Newsome took a small step back last season after showing much promise through this first three. Part of that is due to injury issues as he played just 13 of 17 games, and he has yet to play a full season in his pro career.

A trade could be just what he needs to re-invigorate his career.

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