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Browns Reportedly Ready to Break Personal Rules for Shedeur Sanders' Offense Amid Free Agency
Should the Cleveland Browns make an exception to their rules if they can get their hands on a six-time Pro Bowler? In Mike Evans' case, it sure does look like it.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' veteran WR has entered free agency as of Monday, and the Browns are one of the many teams vying for him.
But there is a slight hitch.
Earlier, the Browns had decided against signing or acquiring players over 30, and Evans is 32. But the franchise is desperate for reliable wide receivers to support quarterback Shedeur Sanders. If they can get Evans at the right price, why shouldn’t they?
Or at least Browns insider and expert Mary Kay Cabot believes so. In a Monday article, Cabot called Evans a future Hall of Fame member and stated that he would flourish by reuniting with Browns’ head coach Todd Monken.
Monken spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the offensive coordinator and coached the receivers. Between 2016 and 2018, Evans recorded over 3,864 yards and scored 25 touchdowns. He earned his first two Pro Bowl selections.
The Monken-Evans duo made waves for the Buccaneers, as the franchise led the league in passing offense with 5,125 yards. They finished third overall as an offensive unit with 6,648 yards.
But would it be that easy for the Cleveland Browns to sign him?
The Cleveland Browns Are Working Under Limited Cap Space
Cabot rightfully pointed out that Evans would cost the Browns a significant number, as the paycheque for the top twenty receivers ranges between “$22 million a year (the Rams’ Davante Adams) to $40.25 million a year (the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase).”
Last season, which was his final year with the Buccaneers, Evans’ base salary was $13 million.
The Browns’ cap space is roughly between $30 and $35 million. And the Buccaneers, on the other hand, have hinted they want to re-sign Evans and extend his contract.
The pressure to secure a strong and proven wide receiver is increasing with each passing day, especially since Jerry Jeudy let down the Browns massively.
So, should the management consider bringing in Evans? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Akanksha Biradar
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Kalp Thaker