Nick Harris and Harrison Bryant Sign With New Teams and Move on From the Browns
The Browns 2020 draft class continues to dwindle as they lost two more members on Wednesday.
Nick Harris came to terms with the Seattle Seahawks to get a chance to become their starting center, something he never got a chance at in Cleveland.
Harris's story in Cleveland is one that was incredibly unfortunate for the player. Harris was a promising prospect for Cleveland entering his third season in 2022. He never got his chance at the position because, on the first play of the preseason down in Jacksonville, Harris tore his ACL. Stepping in for Harris was Ethan Pocic who grabbed the job and never looked back.
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; A general overall view of helmets at the line of scrimmage as Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) snaps the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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The Browns then buttressed their offensive line by drafting Luke Wypler in 2023, signaling that 2023 would be Harris's last season in Cleveland.
Harris heads to the upper northwest to join a Seahawks group that can be frisky in the NFC West. They proved to be competitive last year and will be again in 2024.
Harrison Bryant signed a one-year, $3.5M deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryant's growth in his four years in Cleveland was truly special to watch. He came to Cleveland as the Mackey Award winner in the 2020 NCAA season which is the title given to the best tight end in the NFL.
Oct 21, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) warms up before the game between the Browns and the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
He started as more of a receiving tight end but developed into a complete tight end but in the end, was in need of a fresh start. Cleveland is heading toward a change in offensive philosophy, and Bryant's role would have been diminished and this was the time for a change in location.
Cleveland moves into the 2024 season with just two players remaining on their roster from the 2020 draft.
