So, Berry puts the franchise tag on Njoku for a production level of an average of 30 receptions and 3 TD's per year over the last 5-years. The dead cap hit on Hooper is 11.25M if they release him and 13.25M if they keep him on the roster. No matter how they cut it, Hooper is going to cost them either 11.25M this year if cut now or over the spread out over the next 2-years if cut after June 1. Kelce KCC is scheduled to make 8.855M in 2022 and the Browns are now going to be paying two guys 20% or more each than arguably the best TE in the NFL for 30 something receptions each. That's a head scratcher.
Considering either thru the draft, FA, or trades - the Browns have zero starting WR's, they have zero starting DT's, they have to address DE and LB, and they are in serious need of OL depth. After franchising Njoku, the Browns now currently have a Team Cap Space: $18,020,115. Certainly a whole lot of holes to fill to be dropping 2 salaries on TE's that have them getting paid more than the #1 TE in the NFL. All that money for less than 40 receptions a year - sure makes you want to think - Hmmmmmm.
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