With just over 24 hours until the NFL’s trade deadline commences, Browns general manager John Dorsey was busy tweaking the roster on Monday.
Dorsey sent defensive end/linebacker Genard Avery to the Eagles in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round pick according to ESPN’s Chris Mortenson.
The @Eagles loved Genard Avery in 2018 draft as a developmentant edge rusher who had explosiveness and toughness playing for Memphis. Avery ranked high among rookies with QB pressures. The @Browns have depth and were able to get 4th rd pick in 2021, per sources.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) October 28, 2019
A 2018 fifth-round pick, Avery emerged as diamond in the rough selection by Dorsey flashing some solid pass rushing ability during his rookie season.