5 Players the Browns Could Target Before the Trade Deadline

The Browns have the resources necessary to make a big addition at the trade deadline. Who could they look at?

We’re exactly five days away from the NFL trade deadline, and despite having big contracts littered throughout the roster and no first-round pick in next year’s draft, the Cleveland Browns have the ammunition necessary to be big players.

Cleveland has $34 million available in cap space, although much of that will be needed next season so the Browns can afford Deshaun Watson and the heavy investments general manager Andrew Berry has made at offensive line and on defense.

Still, the Browns should be able to swing a deal for one of the top players on the market, if they choose. With looming uncertainty about Watson’s shoulder injury and ability to stay consistent when he is healthy, the Browns should seriously consider roster upgrades to ensure they don’t lose their grip on a playoff run.

Here are some players they could target as the deadline approaches on Halloween:

RB Derrick Henry

A lot of teams would love to have the services of Henry even though his efficiency has tailed off this season — he’s averaging 4.2 yards per carry, which is his lowest mark since 2021 when he only played eight games. He hasn’t averaged over five yards per carry since 2019.