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The Cleveland Browns did not draft a tight end in the 2023 NFL Draft, giving Harrison Bryant the inside track to the starting job despite struggling in his second year as the second tight end on the depth chart. Jordan Akins, signed in free agency, pushed Bryant down to the third spot, but the Browns' decision not to draft a tight end gives Bryant a chance to prove himself in the final year of his rookie deal.
With the Cleveland Browns making moves in the first wave of free agency, some current players may now be on the bubble. Jordan Akins' signing could put Harrison Bryant's roster spot in danger as Akins' familiarity with quarterback Deshaun Watson gives him an edge. With only one year left on his rookie deal and a loaded tight end class in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryant may have to battle for a roster spot or risk being cut.
The Cleveland Browns have signed tight end Jordan Akins, who had a career-best season in 2022 with the Houston Texans, recording 495 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Akins played with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during his first two seasons in the NFL. He began his college career as a football player but was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2010 MLB Draft and spent four seasons in the minor leagues as an outfielder. Akins becomes the fourth tight end on the Browns' depth chart.
The Cleveland Browns have signed former Houston Texan tight end Jordan Akins to a two-year contract worth up to $5.2 million. Akins is a big target in the red zone and had his best season as a pro in 2020. The move addresses a need for depth behind David Njoku and reunites Akins with former teammate Deshaun Watson. The Browns continue to make quality moves in free agency without overspending.
The Cleveland Browns have signed former Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins to a two-year deal worth up to $5.2 million. Akins, who played with Deshaun Watson in Houston, had a career-high five touchdowns last season and was ranked as the ninth-best tight end in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. The Browns have focused on defense in free agency, but Akins provides Watson with another red zone and end zone threat.
The Cleveland Browns have signed former Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins to a two-year deal worth a maximum of $5.2 million. Akins, who played with Browns QB Deshaun Watson in Houston, provides the team with a redzone threat and will likely split time with Harrison Bryant as the team's second tight end.