The Cleveland Browns worked hard to retain a plethora of their own talent in NFL free agency. This included two-year deals for the likes of defensive end Za’Darius Smith, defensive tackle Shelby Harris, and punter Corey Bojorquez, and one-year deals for the likes of defensive tackle Maurice Hurst and offensive guard Michael Dunn. They did, however, see key players like Joe Flacco and linebacker Sione Takitaki depart during free agency as well.
This is a nature of the beast of free agency as each player has the autonomy to choose which team nm
THere is where Flacco, Takitaki, and all of the other free agents who departed Cleveland this offseason have landed around the league.
QB Joe Flacco: Indianapolis Colts
Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) jogs off the field in a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
QB Jeff Driskel: Washington Commanders
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel (12) reacts after throwing an interception in the first quarter during a Week 18 NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
LB Sione Takitaki: New England Patriots
Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) celebrates after recovering a fumbled punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]
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TE Harrison Bryant: Las Vegas Raiders
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 05: Harrison Bryant #88 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
DT Jordan Elliott: San Francisco 49ers
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 17: Jordan Elliott #96 of the Cleveland Browns tackles D’Onta Foreman #21 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CB Mike Ford: Houston Texans
Aug 11, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Mike Ford (28) celebrates his sack against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
LB Matthew Adams: New York Giants
Aug 26, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Blaine Gabbert (9) throws a pass against Cleveland Browns linebacker Matthew Adams (40) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
LB Anthony Walker Jr: Miami Dolphins
CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 05: Anthony Walker Jr. #5 of the Cleveland Browns waves to fans after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
LB Jacob Phillips: Houston Texans
Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) celebrates after a sack of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
C Nick Harris: Seattle Seahawks
Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) celebrates after San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (not pictured) missed a field goal during the final seconds of the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
OT LeRoy Watson: Tennessee Titans (traded)
Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (78) during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
