Dolphins trading Jarvis Landry to Cleveland Browns

Capping a week that's seen the Eagles, Seahawks and Rams wheel-and-deal like madmen, the Browns are closing Friday with a big-time deal.

Cleveland has agreed to trade for Dolphins wideout Jarvis Landry, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, who reported the Browns have offered a 2018 draft pick and a selection in 2019.

Rapoport told NFL Network the Browns are expected to "negotiate a long-term deal" that could make Landry one of the richest pass-catchers league wide. Cleveland has the juice to do it, too, with a $113 million-plus in salary-cap space.

Two reasons #Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry wanted to go to the #Browns: 1. Theyâ€™ll re-do his deal. 2. They have a QB. â€¦ and they will.
â€” Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2018

For his part, Landry seemed eager to embark on the next stage of his career in Cleveland, posting on Twitter: "Y'all better understand s--- about to get SERIOUS... ON MY MAMA."

Currently attached to a one-year, $15.982 million contract -- the cost of the franchise tender -- Landry gives the Browns instant production and depth at a position where they need help.

Entering his fifth year, Landry led the NFL last season with 112 catches, but that amounted to just 987 yards at a modest 8.8 yards per reception. His nine touchdowns were a major boost for the Dolphins, but Landry isn't a field-stretching weapon. He's an interior pass catcher who thrives near the line of scrimmage.

The move makes sense. Cleveland needs veteran receivers it can count on. Josh Gordon is a supreme talent, but has broken the city's heart repeatedly due to off-the-field issues; former first-rounder Corey Coleman has yet to match his pre-draft potential; Ricardo Louis and Rashard Higgins are just guys at this stage.

New Browns general manager John Dorsey promised to lace Cleveland's roster with veteran players with a proven past. Landry fits the bill.

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