The 2024 NFL draft has come to a close, and the Cleveland Browns’ roster is currently full. However, if they wanted to go after a player like running back Dalvin Cook or wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, they would be able to easily clear roster spots to make that happen.
While Cook is absolutely on the backend of his career and looks like the majority of his juice is gone, could the Browns (who didn’t draft a young running back two weeks ago) look to get the last bits of positive play out of him? He is a scheme fit and has familiarity with head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Renfrow became a cut of a new regime. While his role is extremely limited, Renfrow has familiarity with quarterback Deshaun Watson from their time at Clemson together and could become his best friend underneath and in the scramble drill once again in Cleveland.
The whole point here is that there are plenty of talented free agents still left on the market who could find some sort of comfortability and success in Cleveland. Here is a list of players who are still unemployed that the Browns could potentially bring to training camp to give them a chance to compete for a roster spot.
RB Jerick McKinnon
Jan 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) runs the ball against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
RB Cam Akers
Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
RB Kareem Hunt
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
RB Dalvin Cook
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (33) is tackled by Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
WR Hunter Renfrow
Nov 1, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) tackles Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) by the facemark during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
WR Michael Thomas
Sep 16, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) fumbles the ball after being hit by Cleveland Browns defensive back Terrance Mitchell (39) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
WR Russell Gage
Dec 18, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) catches a passs for a touchdown guarded by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
WR Sterling Shepard
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) runs with pressure from Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) in the second half. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 23-16, at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
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WR Richie James
Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James (17) returns a punt from the end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
WR Scott Miller
Jul 28, 2023; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Scotty Miller (16) catches a pass during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
TE Robert Tonyan
Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (41) defends apasss in the end zone intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) on November 1, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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OT Billy Turner
Jul 31, 2023; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets guard Billy Turner (54) warms up during the New York Jets Training Camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
DT Mike Purcell
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos defensive linesmen Mike Purcell (98) during pregame in a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports
DE Emmanuel Ogbah
Nov 13, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) takes the field prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
DE Carl Lawson
Jan 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) drops back to pass as New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) pressures during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
LB Shaquille Leonard
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
S Jamal Adams
Oct 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback PJ Walker (10) carries the ball while defended by Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
S Justin Simmons
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after making an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
S Micah Hyde
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
