Browns Sign Former Bucs First-Round Pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

The edge rusher joins Cleveland on a one-year deal after Tampa Bay declined his fifth-year option last season.

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, has signed a one-year, $4.75 million deal with the Cleveland Browns.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers declined Tryon-Shoyinka's fifth-year option in May 2024 after inconsistent production and career lows in key defensive stats during the 2024 season.
Tryon-Shoyinka recorded 15 sacks, two forced fumbles, and eight passes defended across four seasons with the Buccaneers but never reached five sacks in a single season.
The 25-year-old edge rusher will provide depth for the Browns' defense and an opportunity to learn alongside 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
The Browns continue to face broader challenges with roster construction, including financial constraints tied to Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed contract.