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5 free agents the Cleveland Browns could still pursue

By Russell S. Baxter

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 12: Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 12: Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 26: Nick Foles #9 of the Chicago Bears is pressured by Carlos Dunlap #8 of the Seattle Seahawks as he attempts to throw the ball during the third quarter at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

2. DE Carlos Dunlap (Released by Seattle Seahawks)

Five-year pro Myles Garrett continues to impress. The first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft comes off his second straight All-Pro campaign. The Cleveland Browns finished with 43 sacks in 17 outings and Garrett finished with 16 of those quarterback traps.

The presence of Jadeveon Clowney (9.0 sacks) certainly helped but the first picks in the 2014 draft remains unsigned.

This offseason, general manager Andrew Berry orchestrated a trade with the Patriots to obtain Chase Winovich. He comes off an injury-plagued 2021 but did rack up 5.5 sacks in each of this first two seasons with Bill Belichick’s club

Veteran Carlos Dunlap comes off a year in which he led Seattle with 8.5 sacks. The two-time Pro Bowler totaled 96.0 QB traps in a dozen seasons with the Bengals and Seahawks. And he certainly knows his way around the AFC North.

1. LB Kyle Van Noy (Released by New England Patriots)

Last offseason, the Cleveland Browns made a solid move is a solid move in signing underrated linebacker Anthony Walker away from the Indianapolis Colts. He’s been a productive performer during his five years in the league. A year ago, he led Kevin Stefanski’s club with 113 tackles.

Versatile veteran Kyle Van Noy owns a pair of Super Bowl rings from his first stint with the Patriots. He signed with the Dolphins in 2020 but was let go after one year. He returned to Foxborough this past season and finished fourth on the club with 66 tackles.

There were also five sacks, 10 passes defensed, a pair of forced fumbles, and two takeaways. And he can play inside or outside.

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