Cleveland Browns make bold secondary move as QB concerns drive roster shift

(Getty Images) Cleveland Browns make bold secondary move as QB concerns drive roster shift originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Cleveland continues reshaping its roster, focusing on patching weak spots, by bringing in defensive back Myles Bryant on an undisclosed deal after his recent stint with the Houston Texans .

The move adds experience to both the secondary and special teams, two areas that struggled last season. Bryant, now in his sixth year, previously spent four seasons with the New England Patriots before joining Houston, appearing in 22 games across the last two years with three starts, all coming last season. He recorded 40 tackles and one tackle for loss last year after posting 14 tackles the season prior in a primarily special teams role.

Across 55 appearances in New England and 17 starts, Bryant totaled 200 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, two sacks, and 17 passes defended. He also handled punt return duties at times, averaging seven yards per return, adding another layer to his versatility. Cleveland’s offseason approach suggests a deliberate attempt to stabilize overlooked phases of the game.

Additions like safety Daniel Thomas, along with retaining D’Angelo Ross and Tre Avery, and tendering Ronnie Hickman, point toward building depth rather than chasing headline signings. With quarterback uncertainty still unresolved, the front office appears intent on strengthening the roster foundation first, ensuring that when clarity arrives under center, the supporting structure is already in place. Cleveland’s depth strategy signals bigger draft approach as QB market falls short Bryant’s arrival positions him as a contender for the nickel corner role, where he could slot alongside boundary corners Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.