As the Browns bring in one 2019 second-round pick who has failed to live up to expectations, it appears they will not be returning another as cornerback Greedy Williams has agreed to a new contract to join the Eagles, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The 25-year-old is set to join the NFL’s 2022 runner-up for another run in 2023. 
As a rookie, Williams started 12 games, missing a four-game stretch near the beginning of the season. He failed to nab an interception and only tallied two passes defensed as he struggled initially in coverage, but he was a strong defender against the run. Williams was forced to miss the 2020 season as he dealt with nerve issues in his shoulder.
Coming back from the injury in 2021, Williams had perhaps his strongest season. While Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome would serve as starters throughout the year, Williams played a large role, as well, playing in every game but one and starting eight contests. Williams received the third-largest snap share out of the cornerbacks room, playing just over half the team’s defensive snaps. Williams was productive in his second season on the field, as well, reeling in two interceptions and breaking up 10 pass attempts.
This most recent season saw injuries return to bite the young corner as he would start the year on injured reserve. Williams would return to the lineup after missing the team’s first five games, but following a 2-5 start to the season, the Browns began to search for possible trade partners willing to give up some value for Williams. With Williams future in Cleveland in question, his playing time plummeted to the point that he was only playing on special teams in the waning weeks of the season.
Williams now finds himself in a secondary with two veteran, established cornerbacks in James Bradberry, who re-signed this week, and Darius Slay, who narrowly avoided release and signed an extension today. Williams will find himself competing mainly with Avonte Maddox for backup snaps in Philadelphia. If he can return to his 2021 form, the Eagles will have four capable corners roaming in the secondary.
Seems like a good depth pickup
Bargain basement hunting, again, crossing your fingers as you write a small check. And we still need two linebackers and never use linebacker need high in the draft. And lost two coordinators and no super bowl contending team has a high batting average of getting to that status and then losing coordinators (who are legit coordinators and not clipboard holders) and the team actually getting better. And the QB hasn’t been paid yet.
Shackleton — shut it — this has been a good off season
Burn it down!!!!
Deep breaths, dude. It’s a depth signing with a little upside.
Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis should help fill in some of their holes on defense at ILB and DT.
Also, “bargain hunting” is how great teams are able to build up depth all across their roster. In any given season, you never know when you’re going to have to use your 4th CB as your starter, have to use and start multiple backup OL and DL, have your backup QB start multiple games, or in the 49ers case, have your 3rd string QB start almost half the season..
I can tell you one big reason the 49ers have been able to stay relevant, and end up as one of the final four NFC teams for the past handful of seasons or so is due to making a bunch of savvy roster and personnel moves like this one the Eagles just made.
Each year they get ravaged by injuries, but due to their solid core, and then being able to surround their core with so much depth and talent is how they’re able to overcome those obstacles and make such long runs.
The Eagles already have a very solid core group in place, they’ve recently drafted very well, so they’ll alreay have in-house replacements ready when other guys ultimately leave for bigger paydays, and then they’ll just continue refilling their depth through the draft and by making savvy moves like this one…
Then, once players start to see that your coaches can revitalize their careers and get them another big payday, you’ll see more and more free agents sign on with the Eagles on cheap one or two year deals, and you’ll be able to attract alot of former really talented top picks, but be able to use them as depth and get them for an extremely cheap price. It ends up being a win-win for both sides, and again, helps the franchise be able to sustain a high level of quality depth each year.
Eagles to get GREEDY !!
They just want it all to themselves
Are we forgetting about Dean there Shackleton? He’s gonna be a stud and I think is ready to start. We only need 1 linebacker. And we have 2 first round picks. Jalen is getting paid dude it doesn’t need to happen this second.
Any chance the Eagles move him to Safety? Seems like he’s not a great cover corner but as the article notes, he’s a solid tackler. Could fill the void of CJGJ
this is my exact thought.