Andrew Berry’s time as the general manager of the Cleveland Browns has been anything but quiet. The trade for Deshaun Watson was very controversial and has been a large blemish on his career, so it’s easy to overlook the number of smart trades that have been made since Berry joined the organization in 2020.
Monday night, Berry traded Kenny Pickett from the Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders, but that deal doesn’t make this list. Let’s explore the top 3 trades that have defined Berry’s time in Cleveland.
3. Zadarius Smith (2023)
The Browns acquired Za’Darius Smith and two late-round picks from the Vikings for two 5th-round picks. Although Smith’s time in Cleveland was short-lived, adding a talented pass rusher opposite Myles Garrett was impactful for the Browns’ defense in 2023. It played a key role in Cleveland’s rise to the league’s top defense that season.
2. Jerry Jeudy (2024)
Jerry Jeudy was acquired from the Broncos for fifth- and sixth-round picks during the 2024 offseason. While it’s still early to know the full impact of this trade, it can already be considered a massive success for the Browns. Jeudy had a Pro Bowl season in his first year with the team and is primed to lead the team in receiving yards again this season.
1. Amari Cooper (2022)
Berry’s best trade to date was the move for Amari Cooper in 2022 in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Cooper was an instant contributor in Cleveland and was a difference-maker, regardless of who was taking snaps under center. The price to pay was minimal in exchange for two 1,000-yard seasons, and it created a blueprint for how the Browns could do business in the future.
Let me know what you think in the comments – What are Andrew Berry’s best trades since being in Cleveland?
