The Cleveland Browns are in Seattle, Washington, gearing up for their final preseason matchup on Saturday against the Seahawks, as well as getting ready for the regular season. As part of their preparations, the team has begun trimming the roster, which must be reduced to 53 players by Tuesday.
In advance of Saturday’s game, the Browns made a strategic roster move, trading defensive tackle Chris Williams to the Chicago Bears.
In exchange for Williams and a 2025 seventh-round pick, the Browns will receive a 2025 sixth-round pick from Chicago.
Williams, 26, originally joined the Indianapolis Colts‘ practice squad as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He later spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Browns‘ practice squad in December last year. The Browns then signed him to a reserves/future contract in January, and he’s been involved in the team’s OTAs, minicamp, and training camp this spring and summer.
The Browns have been actively evaluating their roster ahead of the deadline, making trades to gain draft capital, including sending kicker Cade York to the Commanders on Thursday.
