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Browns trying to trade Joe Haden
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 29, 2017
In Cleveland, the philosophy is clear: Get rid of expensive veterans, and load up on draft picks. Which means another expensive veteran may soon be traded.
Cornerback Joe Haden is on the trade block, according to multiple reports.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Haden is under contract for three more seasons, with base salaries of $11.1 million this year, $11.1 million next year and $10.4 million in 2019. The Browns apparently don’t think he’s worth that kind of money, but some other team might.
Haden has been plagued by injuries the last two years and has had two groin surgeries. He has, however, started all three preseason games this year and appears to be healthy. A healthy Haden may be playing for some other team when the regular season starts.
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Report: Browns trying to trade Cameron Erving
Posted by Josh Alper on August 29, 2017
Cornerback Joe Haden isn’t the only member of the Browns that the team would reportedly like to unload as teams set their initial rosters for the 2017 season.
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the team is also shopping offensive lineman Cameron Erving.
Erving was a first-round pick in 2015 and has moved between positions during his time in Cleveland. He started at center for most of last season, has seen time at guard and was in the mix for the right tackle job this summer. It looks like the Browns have settled on Shon Coleman for that spot, however, and it appears the Browns are done shifting Erving around in hopes of finding a lasting home on their line.
Erving is set to make just under $1.3 million this year and is signed for just over $1.7 million next year on a rookie deal that also includes a team option for the 2019 season.
