Preview of Cleveland Browns’ Free Agency – Considerations on Guard Position

In this daily series, we’ll examine all 633 unrestricted free agents poised to enter the market on March 11th at noon ET, when teams can commence negotiations. However, many agreements will likely be reached before that time, with the combine serving as the unofficial start of the tampering period. Some players may not even reach free agency due to either being franchise tagged before the March 5th 4pm ET deadline or receiving contract extensions from their current team.

Before anyone criticizes why we’re discussing a particular position when it seems unnecessary, it’s crucial to assess every aspect of a roster. What’s available in free agency significantly influences decisions regarding extensions, trades, and the draft.

Teams like the Cleveland Browns are utilizing free agency and trades to address any starting vacancies on their roster, prioritizing immediate success over developing starters throughout the season. They intend to groom future starters from their backup and depth positions, so when Andrew Berry makes draft selections later in the offseason, it’s worth noting who they might replace next year.