Cleveland Browns: 3 players who won't be on the roster after 2020 season

Cleveland Browns: 3 players who won’t be on the roster after 2020 season

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the huddle during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on August 23, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive End Olivier Vernon #54 of the Cleveland Browns rushes the passer against the New York Jets in the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images). /

53. Scouting Report. Cleveland Browns. Olivier Vernon. 1. player. Pick Analysis. DE

This really shouldn’t come as a surprise.

The New York Giants signed him to an albatross of a contract back in 2016, simply because they were desperate for a pass rusher. He wasn’t a world-destroyer like he was paid to be, but he put up decent numbers in his three seasons with the Giants. But his main hindrance was his ability to stay on the field.

Dorsey didn’t care, because he salivated at the thought of pairing Myles Garrett with Vernon, and mistakenly surrendered stud guard Kevin Zeitler for him.

To the surprise of no one, Vernon was unproductive last season and missed six games due to injury! Through 10 games, the veteran edge rusher posted 3.5 sacks while pressuring the quarterback 17 times. That’s not worth his high salary.

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Vernon is only on the 2020 roster because of his high dead cap hit. Why would they lessen their cap this season by releasing him? Once the upcoming season reaches its end, Vernon will be referred to as an ex-Cleveland Brown.

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