Browns add another defender in free agency

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 9: Kalia Davis #93 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

While the opening of NFL free agency gets all the highlights and excitement, most of the time, the early signings are ones where teams have to overpay a bit. That could be true for the Cleveland Browns, but their offensive line needs were just that big. The new group is ready for the challenge of lifting the offense on its shoulders.

The Browns defense has seen minimal turnover, so far, in free agency, with LB Devin Bush off to the Chicago Bears and LB Quincy Williams signing to take his place. Williams had an engaging introductory press conference where he described his style of play in an entertaining way:

"Cheetah chasing a gazelle when he first wakes up."

Quincy Williams describing how he plays the linebacker position

— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) March 13, 2026

Cleveland GM Andrew Berry isn’t done adding to the stellar defense, as Friday night DT Kalia Davis agreed to terms to join Myles Garrett and company:

The #Browns have agreed to terms with DT Kalia Davis on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million. After starting all 17 games for the #49ers last season, Davis heads to Cleveland on a deal negotiated by his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC. pic.twitter.com/Q8g3suvn0J

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2026

Davis was a sixth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. Last year, his third in the NFL after missing his rookie year with an ACL tear, Davis started all 17 games for the Niners. Davis contributed 28 tackles, four tackles for loss, three passes defended, and two quarterback hits last season, along with being credited for a half-sack.

With Shelby Harris, Sam Kamara, and Julian Okwara all free agents, Cleveland needed to add a little more depth with Davis.

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