10 former Browns who could return to Cleveland in free agency
As the Cleveland Browns look to get back into the playoffs in 2023, they will have to improve their roster in free agency and through the 2023 NFL Draft. As the new league year nears, could the Browns turn back to players who previously spent time in Cleveland in past years? Names like Jordan Poyer and Larry Ogunjobi have left the Browns and turned into ever-down necessities elsewhere. Both are also free agents. Who else is out there that has contributed to the Browns in the past that could return?
Here are 10 pending free agents who sit at positions of need for the Browns that have gone on to be significant contributors elsewhere after leaving Cleveland.
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DT Larry Ogunjobi
Former Browns DT Larry Ogunjobi (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
S Jordan Poyer
Former Browns S Jordan Poyer. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
S Jabrill Peppers
Former Browns S Jabrill Peppers. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
DT Vincent Taylor
Former Browns DT Vincent Taylor. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
WR Khadarel Hodge
Former Browns WR Khadarel Hodge. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
NB M.J. Stewart
Former Browns nickel M.J. Stewart. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
RB Dontrell Hilliard
Former Browns RB Dontrell Hilliard. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LB Elijah Lee
Former Browns LB Elijah Lee. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
EDGE Genard Avery
Former Browns DE Genard Avery. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
DE Carl Nassib
Former Browns DE Carl Nassib. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
