The Cleveland Browns have a Super Bowl defense, but an offense in desperate need of elevation. The team has already made some moves in the form of KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston and yet another quarterback addition in the form of Taylen Green. However, there’s always more one can do, especially considering the talent available on the market.
Here’s a look at five wide receivers the Browns need to bring in. Keep in mind, the team is likely not looking for a WR1 in free agency, so that rules out Stefon Diggs.
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Top wide receivers Cleveland Browns need to add
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#5 – Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill is still available (Spotrac), and his star power alone should convince the Browns to pick up the phone. However, the hard part would be convincing Hill to take a step lower on the depth chart to compete for the WR2 role. Still, if the Browns can get him, it could be enough to turn everything around in Cleveland.
#4 – JuJu Smith-Schuster
JuJu Smith-Schuster has plenty of experience working as a depth receiver and rising to the occasion when called upon. Smith-Schuster would be a solid veteran receiver to help round out the roster and help coach up Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion.
#3 – Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel could work as a wide receiver-running back hybrid who could help fill the gap in the backfield if anything happens to Quinshon Judkins. He also could help fill in the gap left by the wide receiver room if anything happens to the top three receivers. At this point, Samuel might only get opportunities like this going forward.
#2 – Brandin Cooks
Brandin Cooks would be a mentor first, rather than having any chance to make a significant numerical impact on the field in terms of earning yards. For a team like Cleveland in need of influences from people who have been to January, Cooks fits the bill for the Cleveland Browns. He also lines up as a great depth option who may not need too much coaxing.
#1 – DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins has already worked with Todd Monken before, so he knows what Monken would want out of him as a member of the Cleveland Browns. Plus, he has already worked in the division, so he would be comfortable thanks to that experience. Hopkins would be a mentor receiver and the perfect influence for Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion.
Edited by Ian Van Roy
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