Matt Wilson
Now that the NFL Draft is over and done with, it’s time for teams to start molding their rosters for minicamp, OTA’s, and training camp. This is my WAY too early projection for the 2022 Cleveland Browns 53-man roster and depth chart. Yes, Deshaun Watson is most likely going to be suspended for quite a few games but I’m considering how things are right here and now as I write this article. One or both of Jadeveon Clowney and/or Jarvis Landry do appear that they will be re-signed as well, but just like the Watson situation, I’m basing this roster off of Cleveland’s current position.
Cleveland Browns 53-Man Roster Projection
Quarterback (2)
- Deshaun Watson
- Jacoby Brissett
Running Back/Fullback (5)
- Nick Chubb
- Kareem Hunt
- Jerome Ford
- Demetric Felton
- Johnny Stanton
Wide Receiver (6)
- Amari Cooper
- Donovan Peoples-Jones
- Anthony Schwartz
- David Bell
- Ja’Marcus Bradley
- Jakeem Grant
Tight End (3)
- David Njoku
- Harrison Bryant
- Miller Forristall
Offensive Line (9)
- Jedrick Wills
- Joel Bitonio
- Nick Harris
- Wyatt Teller
- Jack Conklin
- Chris Hubbard
- James Hudson III
- Ethan Pocic
- Blake Hance
Defensive End (5)
- Myles Garrett
- Stephen Weatherly
- Chase Winovich
- Alex Wright
- Isaiah Thomas
Defensive Tackle (4)
- Taven Bryan
- Perrion Winfrey
- Jordan Elliott
- Sheldon Day
Linebacker (6)
- Jacob Phillips
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
- Anthony Walker Jr.
- Sione Takitaki
- Tony Fields II
- Willie Harvey
Cornerback (5)
- Denzel Ward
- Greg Newsome II
- Greedy Williams
- Martin Emerson
- A.J. Green
Safetey (5)
- John Johnson III
- Grant Delpit
- Ronnie Harrison Jr.
- Richard LeCounte III
- Nate Meadors
Special Teams (3)
- K Cade York
- P Corey Bojorquez
- LS Charley Hughlett
2022 Cleveland Browns Offensive Depth Chart Projection
| QB: | Deshaun Watson | Jacoby Brissett | |
| RB: | Nick Chubb | Kareem Hunt | Jerome Ford Demetric Felton |
| FB: | Johnny Stanton | ||
| WR: | Amari Cooper | Anthony Schwartz | Jakeem Grant |
| WR: | Donovan People-Jones | David Bell | Ja’Marcus Bradley |
| TE: | David Njoku | Harrison Bryant | Morris Forristall |
| LT: | Jedrick Wills | James Hudson III | |
| LG: | Joel Bitonio | Blake Hance | |
| C: | Nick Harris | Ethan Pocic | |
| RG: | Wyatt Teller | ||
| RT: | Jack Conklin | Chris Hubbard |
2022 Cleveland Browns Defensive Depth Chart Projection
| DE: | Myles Garrett | Alex Wright | Isaiah Thomas |
| DE: | Stephen Weatherly | Chase Winovich | |
| DT: | Taven Bryan | Jordan Elliott | |
| DT: | Perrion Winfrey | Sheldon Day | |
| WILL: | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | Tony Fields II | |
| MIKE: | Anthony Walker Jr. | Willie Harvey | |
| SAM: | Jacob Phillips | Sione Takitaki | |
| CB: | Denzel Ward | Greedy Williams | A.J. Green |
| CB: | Greg Newsome II | Martin Emerson | |
| FS: | John Johnson III | Ronnie Harrison | Nate Meadors |
| SS: | Grant Delpit | Richard LeCounte III |
2022 Cleveland Browns Special Teams Depth Chart Projection
| K: | Cade York | |
| P: | Corey Bojorquez | |
| LS: | Charley Hughlett | |
| KR: | Jakeem Grant | Demetric Felton |
| PR: | Jakeem Grant | Demetric Felton |
This is a damn good projection. But because Berry doesn’t cut his draft picks thus far (I expect Deaton to be the first to be waived), even though I agree that Bradley (along with Weston & probably Harley) will be better in camp than Michael Woods II, I still expect Woods to get the 6th WR roster spot, or go on IR.
I realize this was written before the Clowney re-signing, but I anticipate six DEs — as Thomas was drafted & Weatherly has $650k dead money if released.
I don’t think Harvey makes it, as 5 LBs is likely enough for base 4-2-5, with Winovich able to fill in off-ball if needed.
Togiai was also drafted (4th 2021) & as such I expect him to make the team. I predict Sheldon Day will be released on final cutdown day only to rejoin the team later on a VSB, with the purpose being to place someone on IR to be eligible to return during the season, effectively creating an extra roster spot for $25k.
Like you, it appears, I foresee D’Ernest Johnson being traded. KC & LAR are the two contenders with the weakest RB rooms. $1.065m cap hit for acquiring tm.
And I expect Hjalte Froholdt will beat out Michael Dunn for the 10th o-line spot but could still be waived.
Excellent post
Togiai was also drafted (4th 2021) & as such I expect him to make the team. I predict Sheldon Day will be released on final cutdown day only to rejoin the team later on a VSB, with the purpose being to place someone on IR to be eligible to return during the season, effectively creating an extra roster spot for $25k.
Like you, it appears, I foresee D’Ernest Johnson being traded. KC & LAR are the two contenders with the weakest RB rooms. $1.065m cap hit for acquiring tm.
And I expect Hjalte Froholdt to beat out Michael Dunn for the 10th o-line spot but could still be waived.
Excellent post!
This is a mighty good projection. But because Berry doesn’t cut his draft picks thus far (I expect Deaton to be the first to be waived), even though I agree that Bradley (along with Weston & probably Harley) will be better in camp than Michael Woods II, I still expect Woods to get the 6th WR roster spot, or go on IR.
I realize this was written before the Clowney re-signing, but I anticipate six DEs — as Thomas was drafted & Weatherly has $650k dead money if released.
I don’t think Harvey makes it, as 5 LBs is likely enough for base 4-2-5, with Winovich able to fill in off-ball if needed.