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Browns to move Christian Kirksey to outside linebacker

The arrival of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams brings not only a new defensive system to the Cleveland Browns, but also some new roles for players within that system.

One such change will come from the linebackers as Christian Kirksey will move from the middle linebacker role he has filled for the past three seasons to one of the outside linebacker spots opposite Jamie Collins, according to clevelandbrowns.com.

Much like Nate Orchard, who will try to transition to defensive end, the position he played in college, Kirksey sliding to the outside will be a return to his college days at Iowa, Kirskey told ESPN.