Last Updated: November 01, 2023, 01:30 IST
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The Cleveland Browns traded large receiver Donovan PeoplesJones to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday for a sixthround draft choose in 2025.
CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Browns traded large receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday for a sixth-round draft choose in 2025.
Peoples-Jones had 61 receptions final season, however he’s had a a lot lesser function in 2023 — his remaining yr beneath contract. The former Michigan standout and Detroit native — a sixth-round choose by Cleveland in 2020 — has simply eight receptions for 97 yards in seven video games.
The Browns (4-3) added large receivers Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin and Cedric Tillman this previous offseason, pointing to Peoples-Jones doubtlessly transferring on. Peoples-Jones was not focused in Sunday’s loss to Seattle.
The 24-year-old offers the Lions (6-2) some wanted depth at receiver.
“We’re excited about the kid,” stated Detroit common supervisor Brad Holmes. “He’s had good production in the past. He’ll be a good fit here. He’s been a high-character kid. He’s fired up about getting this process going.”
Cleveland might also be available in the market for a backup quarterback with starter Deshaun Watson nonetheless sidelined with a shoulder damage. Watson has missed three begins and he was on the sphere for simply 12 performs in Week 7 at Indianapolis earlier than taking successful to the shoulder.
P.J. Walker began Sunday towards the Seahawks and threw three interceptions, the final one with two minutes left when his go caromed off the helmet of a Seattle defender.
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