Multiple reports are indicating Friday that the New York Giants are trading defensive end Olivier Vernon to the Cleveland Browns. The return is reportedly offensive guard Kevin Zeitler.
Just Thursday, there had been reports that the Giants were “leaning towards keeping” Vernon. There had also been national reports that the Browns were looking to move Zeitler, who turned 30 today.
The trade, basically, amounts to a swap of salaries.
Vernon was entering the fourth year of a five-year, $85 million contract. He carries a cap hit of $19.