EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 20: Colt McCoy #12 of the New York Giants scrambles ahead of Olivier Vernon #54 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on December 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Olivier Vernon could be exactly what the Chiefs d-line needs in 2021.
Before the 2020 season began, the Cleveland Browns had a problem with Olivier Vernon. He was too expensive. While the team needed a pass rusher to keep defenses honest against Myles Garrett on the other side, Vernon’s looming financial hit for the season was going to be over $15 million.