Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. Berry returned to the team after a one-year stint in the Philadelphia Eagles' front office. Berry was the Browns' vice president of player personnel from 2016-18. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns Sign Young Wide Receiver With Huge Upside
The Cleveland Browns came up short in various areas throughout the 2023 NFL season, including when it came to the wide receiver room. Outside of Amari Cooper, the team’s wideouts left much to be desired. Veterans like Elijah Moore and Marquise Goodwin failed to consistently produce results while younger WRs like Cedric Tillman and David Bell showed that they have a lot more growing to do.
The lackluster WR performances led to the Browns addressing the position this offseason. They went out and acquired former 2020 15th-overall selection Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos back in March and even used a 2024 fifth-round pick on former Louisville playmaker Jamari Thrash.
Having said that, it’s never a bad idea to have too much WR depth — especially with how quickly injuries can arise. That’s why the Browns went out and added yet another receiver on Tuesday.
Browns News: Cleveland Signs WR Matt Landers
Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot reports that Cleveland has signed wide receiver Matt Landers. The 24-year-old playmaker is looking to continue his NFL dream after most recently playing in the United Football League.
Although he doesn’t have much professional experience, it’s not hard to like what Landers potentially brings to the table. For starters, he’s easily one of the Browns’ biggest receivers, standing at 6-foot-4 while weighing 200 pounds. He also features some solid speed despite his size, having recorded the third-best 40-yard dash time (4.37 seconds) among WRs at the 2023 combine.
The St. Petersburg, FL native split his four college seasons between Georgia, Toledo, and Arkansas. His best performance came with the Razorbacks in 2022 as he set career highs in receptions (47), receiving yards (901), and touchdowns (8) while finishing his collegiate run with a 79-1,547-14 stat line in 46 career games.
After going unselected in 2023, Landers joined the Seattle Seahawks as an unrestricted free agent. Although he never appeared in a regular-season game with the Seahawks, the massive playmaker still managed to tally four receiving yards and a touchdown on three preseason catches.
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