Browns Urged to Trade $57 Million Star to Seahawks
The Cleveland Browns have yet to make any trades this offseason, which is somewhat unexpected given their current situation as spring approaches. However, there’s still time for the team to make a move, and Ian Valentino from The 33rd Team suggests they could pull off a significant trade before the NFL Draft.
Valentino proposes that the Browns trade offensive lineman Wyatt Teller to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.
“Last offseason, the Browns considered cutting Teller due to his hefty salary but ultimately chose to bring him back and restructure his deal,” Valentino wrote. “He’s in the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $2.8 million. Trading him won’t save the Browns money this year, and in fact, it would cost them. However, Seattle might entice Teller to renegotiate his deal in exchange for more guaranteed money in future years.”
While Cleveland wouldn’t save any money by trading Teller, receiving a fourth-round pick would be solid compensation for the 30-year-old, who struggled last season.
Teller had been a three-time Pro Bowler, widely regarded as one of the NFL’s top guards. However, like much of the Browns’ roster last year, his 2024 campaign was disappointing. Injuries limited him to just 13 games, and he posted an overall grade of 62.6 from Pro Football Focus.
The Browns recently extended Myles Garrett, which could signal a shift in their long-term plans. Moving on from Teller now, while he still holds value, might be a smart decision.
Cleveland signed Teller to a four-year, $56.8 million extension in November 2021. Although the first couple of years of the deal were solid, it might be time for the Browns to part ways with him.
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