The Cleveland Browns have reportedly agreed to terms with their first free agent in 2018. They are expected to sign former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Chris Smith to a three-year deal, per FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager.
The deal is worth $14 million with $7 million guaranteed, per Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
In 2017, Smith, 26, mustered more quarterback pressures as a Bengals rotational player than any Browns player was able to record, per Bleacher Report’s Ryan McCrystal.
Adding the young pass-rusher on the upswing of his career makes perfect sense as Gregg Williams’ defense prepares to hopefully make significant strides in the quarterback disruption department next season.