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Key Browns Player Makes Major Change That Has Fans Buzzing

This Cleveland Browns player has made a huge change, and it has fans in a frenzy.
Matthew Schmidt|
Aug 16, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Cleveland Browns helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Browns defeated the Packers 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Cleveland Browns helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Browns defeated the Packers 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Last season, there were high expectations for Cleveland Browns tackle Dawand Jones after a very strong showing during the 2023 campaign. However, Jones proved to be a major disappointment, and the fact that he weighed a tick under 400 pounds was a big reason why.

Fortunately, the 6-foot-8 behemoth has been hard at work this offseason and has dropped 20 pounds of fat, now weighing in at 374 pounds. That's still pretty hefty, but clearly, Jones is a work in progress, and there is plenty of time for him to slim down even more between now and Week 1.

Jones' transformation has definitely drawn a strong reaction from Browns fans, and they seem to be looking forward to what the 23-year-old will bring to the table next season.

Jones is currently penciled in as Cleveland's starting left tackle for 2025, with veteran Jack Conklin manning the other side.

The former fourth-round pick was limited to just 10 games due to injuries last season, and during his time on the field, he posted a miserable 46.4 grade at Pro Football Focus. That followed a very solid rookie showing in which he logged a 64.8 rating, including a 73 pass-blocking grade.

The Browns' offensive line had been a major strength in previous years, but last season, it was nothing short of an abject disaster all across the unit, and while injuries played a significant factor, guys simply were not playing up to expectations, either.

We'll see if Jones and the rest of the linemen can step it up next fall.

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MATTHEW SCHMIDT

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.