The Jacksonville Jaguars continued their fire sale on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns continued to show that they are all-in on trying to win now.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Jaguars have traded star safety Ronnie Harrison to the Browns in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.
Ronnie Harrison to the #Browns for a 2021 5th rounder, source said. https://t.co/QCRNUQRpej
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2020
The Jaguars just continue to move big names. Harrison is considered a rising star as a defensive back after being drafted in the third round (93rd overall) back in 2018. A strong rookie season was followed up with a sophomore year that saw improvements nearly everywhere. Harrison racked up 71 tackles and two sacks, as well as two interceptions, nine pass deflections and one fumble recovery in 2019. All of those were career-highs.
He was seen as a clear part of the future of the Jacksonville defense. That makes this move a little more confusing. Harrison is only 23 and is signed through 2021. He has incredible value.
With that in mind, it's odd that they did not decide to keep him as a building block for their future. And even with trading him, a lot of people already feel like they could have gotten much more value than just a fifth-round pick.
Meanwhile, this is another good move for Cleveland. After 2018, they were supposed to be the breakout contenders in 2019. Things did not go to plan though, and it was back to the drawing board this offseason.
The Browns have since then made a number of big moves, and Harrison is just the latest that improves the roster.
It is clear that Jacksonville is all-in on their rebuilding phase. No one is safe, as they are apparently fine with moving just about anyone.
At the same time, it's evident that Cleveland is tired of losing and ready to win now. Could Harrison be the piece that puts it all together?
After a disappointing 2019, many have them as legitimate playoff contenders again in 2020. This move seems to just solidify those beliefs that the Browns could be for real this season.
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