2024 Browns Free Agency Tracker: Browns signing former Ravens Pro Bowl QB Tyler Huntley

The Cleveland Browns have some work to do this offseason to fill some positions of need and bolster the roster, and that work starts in free agency.

With the 2024 free agency signing period set to begin Wednesday at 4 p.m. and legal tampering (the two-day negotiating window) open Monday at noon, there will be a lot of moving pieces around the Browns' roster.

Some new faces will join the team, and some familiar ones will find themselves elsewhere. Such is free agency. The moves the Browns make will be listed below as they develop. Make sure to check back for updates as the week goes on.

New Faces:

• The Browns agreed to terms with defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson on a one-year deal, a league source told News 5. Jefferson, 30, was selected by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In addition to three seasons in Seattle, Jefferson spent time with the Rams, Bills, Raiders, and most recently the Jets. The interior lineman has played in 103 career games, recording 192 total tackles, 28 for loss, 77 QB hits, 26.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and nine passes defended.
  

  The #Browns have agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with former Jets DL Quinton Jefferson, source says.

  — Camryn Justice (@camijustice) March 14, 2024

• The Browns are signing cornerback and special teams player Tony Brown to a one-year deal, a source confirmed. Brown was an undrafted free agent signed by the Chargers following the 2018 draft. He's spent time with the Packers, Raiders, Bengals and, most recently, the Colts. Browns season ended after a three-game suspension “for conduct detrimental to the team," but no other details were given on the matter. Now headed to Cleveland, he'll reunite with special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, who he worked with in Indianapolis.
  

  From last night: The #Browns are signing CB and special teamer Tony Brown to a 1-year deal, source confirms.

  — Camryn Justice (@camijustice) March 14, 2024

• The Browns are adding depth to the offensive line, signing tackle Hakeem Adeniji. The offensive lineman spent three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023.

• The Browns are adding a proven returner and depth to the running backs room, signing Bills free agent Nyheim Hines to a one-year deal, a league source told News 5. Selected by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Hines has carved out a role for himself as a strong returner. His two punt returns for touchdowns and two kicks returned for touchdowns come with a career 1,015 punt return yards and 817 kick return yards.

• The Browns are signing Vikings free agent linebacker Jordan Hicks to a two-year deal worth $8 million, a league confirmed. Hicks, a veteran with a three-year history with Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, adds leadership and schematic knowledge to the room. His last two seasons with the Vikings were prefaced by his start in the league with the Eagles. Hicks has played in 122 career games, notching 874 total tackles, six forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries, 13 interceptions, 49 passes defended and a defensive touchdown.

• On Wednesday, the Browns signed former Carolina Panthers tight end Giovanni Ricci. He signed a one-year deal with the Browns. Previously, he spent three seasons with the Panthers.

• On Thursday, the Browns signed LB Devin Bush to a one-year deal. Bush spent the past year with the Seattle Seahawks, who he went to after spending four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• On Sunday, the Browns agreed to terms with former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley, league sources confirmed. Huntley just finished his fourth season in the NFL and fourth season with the Ravens, who finished first in the AFC North. Huntley will be joining QBs Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The team prefers to have four QBs during training camp.

Coming Back:

• The Browns are bringing back punter Corey Bojoroquez on a two-year deal, a league source told News 5. A staple of the strong special teams unit last season, Bojorquez was a standout. His 31 punts inside the 20 came with an impressive 81-yard long. He consistently helped the Browns with their field position and the team made sure he was back for more seasons.

• The Browns are re-signing defensive tackle Shelby Harris, he announced. Harris joined the team last season and helped bolster the interior defensive line. His return solidifies what became a strong front last year with hopes it can be replicated in 2024.

• The Browns are re-signing versatile offensive lineman Michael Dunn, his agent David Canter confirmed. Dunn has been with the Browns since 2020, filling in as the next man up when injuries struck the offensive line.

• The Browns are bringing back a key piece on the defensive line, re-signing defensive end Za'Darius Smith to a 2-year deal. Smith notched 5.5 sacks, 20 QB hits, three passes defended and a forced fumble opposite Myles Garrett last season. The Browns were hopeful to bring Smith back for the 2024 season, and got a deal done right away.

• The Browns are retaining defensive tackle Maurice Hurst for another season. Hurst played well for the Browns in their defensive rotation but, perhaps more importantly, became a positive locker-room presence. Hurst has been very active in the community and said that Cleveland "feels like home." The Browns keep Hurst for another season where he can continue to be a strong influence on his teammates.

Making Moves:

• Tight end Harrison Bryant is headed to Las Vegas.

• Browns center and fill-in fullback Nick Harris agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks.

• While the Browns retain most of their defensive line, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott agreed to a deal with the 49ers.

• Browns special teams ace and cornerback Mike Ford Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Texans.

• Browns veteran linebacker and team captain Anthony Walker Jr. is headed to his hometown of Miami to play for the Dolphins.

• Browns fan-favorite linebacker Sione Takitaki agreed to terms with the New England Patriots

• 2023 Comeback Player of the Year and Browns QB Joe Flacco is heading to the Indianapolis Colts for a one-year deal.

Current unrestricted free agents:

• Linebacker Matthew Adams
• Tackle Geron Christian Sr.
• Quarterback Jeff Driskell
• Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin
• Wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr.
• Safety Duron Harmon
• Running back Kareem Hunt
• Linebacker Jordan Kunasyzk
• Safety Rodney McLeod Jr.
• Linebacker Jacob Phillips
• Wide receiver James Proche II
• Quarterback PJ Walker

Kareem Hunt has said he would like to play in Cleveland until he retires.