Three players could become cap casualties for Browns
These significant contracts will be extended by the Cleveland Browns for next season. They have a ton of rollover cap However, they will still need to make some room for 2022. potential free agents. Andrew Berry has done a fantastic job in creating outs for contracts that allow him to cut players early. and gain cap space if the deal isn’t working out.
Cleveland will need to decide whether they can find someone less expensive to fill in for the role or if they are going to restructure their current deals to retain and make room. Let’s take a look at three players that may be on a new team to create more cap space.
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Joe Haeg, offensive linemen
Aug 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. Steelers players KameronCanaday (57), Joe Haeg (71) walk off the field following the game against Detroit Lions at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely, USA TODAY Sports
Joe Haeg, an offensive lineman for the Browns, only played one snap this season. Fans might not be disappointed. The team offered him a multiyear contract to provide depth at the position, as a veteran with a lot of experience. He could join a new team next season, as you can’t have enough offensive linemen.
Haeg is carrying a 2.5 million dollar cap next year. If the team decides to cut him, it will allow for 2 million in cap room with only $500,000 of dead cap.
Jakeem Grant, Wide receiver and Returner
May 25, 2022, Berea, OH USA. Jakeem Grant Sr., Cleveland Browns wide receiver, catches a pass during CrossCountry Mortgage Campus organized team activities. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze USA TODAY Sports
The team signed Jakeem Grant He was a great returner and spark for special teams until he broke his Achilles in training camp. Grant is thirty years old, and is coming off an injury that takes a lot of time to heal from. It is a difficult question to answer as an older player if Grant will be able to regain his speed, agility and elusiveness.
Donovan Peoples Jones is a solid punt returner. Jerome Ford shows flashes on kick returns. Jakeem Grant might never play in a Browns game because there are replacements and a cap saving of 2.2 million.
John Johnson III, safety
Dec 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio USA. Baltimore Ravens tightend Josh Oliver (84) runs after making a catch for Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III (43) to defend during the opening half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze USA TODAY Sports
John Johnson’s experiment in Cleveland has just not worked out and it’s likely time to move on not just because of the cap savings. Johnson hasn’t been the top talent he was for the Rams and at times has had his effort questioned.
The Browns can save 9.75 million if Johnson is removed with a post-June 1 designation. They may attempt to keep Johnson depending on the new defensive coordinator, but that is unlikely without restructuring his contract.
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