Links up with Browns
Akins is signing a two-year contract with the Browns, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
A 2018 third-round pick, Akins played 73 games for Houston the past five seasons, topping 400 yards three times without ever reaching 500. His 37-495-5 receiving line last year was a career-best effort, and he's now headed to Cleveland where he'll compete for backup snaps with Harrison Bryant. Given his lack of blocking prowess, Akins might be an insurance plan for David Njoku more so than the clear-cut No. 2 TE -- a role that tends to be more about run-blocking than catching passes.
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Elijah Moore
WR | CLE
Traded to Cleveland
The Jets traded Moore and a 2023 third-round pick to the Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Joshua Dobbs
QB | CLE
Returns to Cleveland
The Browns and Dobbs agreed to terms on a one-year contract Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Harrison Bryant
TE | CLE
Competition coming
Bryant is expected to compete with the newly signed Jordan Akins as a backup to starter David Njoku, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Jordan Akins
TE | CLE
Draws interest from Browns
Akins is slated to visit the Browns, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Deshaun Watson
QB | CLE
Gets contract restructured
Watson and the Browns agreed Monday to restructure his contract, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Myles Garrett
DL | CLE
Should make quick recovery
Garrett will not need surgery on his dislocated toe suffered during Sunday's Pro Bowl, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Myles Garrett
DL | CLE
Suffers toe injury in Pro Bowl
Garrett sustained a dislocated toe while participating in Sunday's Pro Bowl Games, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Harrison Bryant
TE | CLE
Two catches in finale
Bryant caught two of two targets for 20 yards in a 28-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 18.
David Bell
WR | CLE
Shut out Week 18
Bell did not catch either of his two targets in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.
Elijah Moore
WR | CLE
Has disappointing sophomore season
Moore caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 11-6 loss to the Dolphins. He finishes the season with 37 catches on 65 targets for 446 yards and one touchdown.