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One surprise cut candidate from each NFL team in 2021

By Randy Gurzi

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during warmups before playing the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during warmups before playing the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 11: Offensive tackle Chris Hubbard #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns: Chris Hubbard, Tackle/Guard

One team that’s made a lot of big moves already is the Cleveland Browns. They went out and completely revamped their defense with the additions of Jadeveon Clowney, Takk McKinley, John Johnson, Troy Hill, Malik Jackson, and Anthony Walker in free agency.

Their additions continued in the draft as they picked up Greg Newsome II, and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in the first couple of rounds. With all their moves, they suddenly look to be a top defense in the NFL this coming season, which is a stark contrast from a year ago.

As for their cap situation, the Browns aren’t in bad shape at all. This is due in large part to them releasing Sheldon Richardson in a cost-cutting move. However, he might not be the only player to get cut in order to save money.

Offensive lineman Chris Hubbard is a player who could be in trouble. Yes, he was a huge weapon for them in 2020 since he was able to fill in at both tackle and guard but a serious knee injury ended his season prematurely. With him now being over the age of 30 — and coming off a bad injury — there’s a chance that Hubbard could be let go when he’s healthy.

If the Browns do make this move, it would save them more than $3.5 million. It would, however, weaken their line which could be a reason to hold onto him as well.

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