Cleveland Browns should sign this recently released offensive tackle

The The Cleveland Browns are facing a crisis when it comes to the left tackle position.

Usual starter Jedrick Wills Jr. has not yet trained as he continues to recover from MCL surgery. As head coach Kevin Stefanski As announced earlier this week, Wills is unlikely to be fit for the team's final pre-season game next Saturday.

Meanwhile, last Saturday’s defeat in the preseason against the Vikings saw a trio of reserve tackles in James Hudson III, Germain Ifedi And Hakeem Adeniji all are leaving the competition with injuries of varying severity. Heading into the final week of training camp, the Browns could use reinforcements at the left tackle position. Luckily for them, one has just hit the market.

On Monday the Arizona Cardinals announced that they have released veteran offensive lineman Dennis Daley. Cleveland should strongly consider signing the 28-year-old as they look for at least temporary moves to solidify the left tackle spot.

Daley is an interesting option as he has played various positions on the offensive line throughout his career. Most recently, he was a backup guard for Arizona, where he also played for Arizona last year. However, he began his career as a left tackle for the Carolina Panthersbefore moving to guard in his third season with the franchise. In a year with Tennessee In 2022 he switched back to left tackle.

That versatility could actually benefit Cleveland, as Wills is slated to return in the near future. If he does, knowing they have a veteran lineman who can play inside and outside the O-line could prove useful.

Over the course of his career, Daley has started 37 games, including three for the Cardinals last year. As a left tackle for the Titans in 2022, Daley received a grade of 46.1 from PFF. Last year, he received a grade of 38.1 as a guard. Daley is certainly not a top name on the market, but given the state of the Browns' offensive tackle room, desperate times call for desperate measures.