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Top free agent cornerbacks

By Scott Patsko, cleveland.com

February 10, 2017

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns’ cornerbacks seem to be a unit in transition. Joe Haden’s health continues to be an issue (he had groin surgery in January), the team extended Jamar Taylor’s contract, and found rookie Briean Boddy-Calhoun on the waiver wire. They also released Tramon Williams Feb. 7.

It was a largely inconsistent group that contributed to the Browns’ giving up a league-worst 36 passing touchdowns last season.

It would be surprising if the Browns didn’t address the position in the draft. But there’s also free agency. Scroll through this slideshow to see the top cornerbacks they might target:

NOTE: The NFL’s free agency period begins March 9. Teams are allowed to begin negotiating contacts with unrestricted free agents March 7.

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A.J. Bouye, Texans

Status: Unrestricted free agent.

Last contract: $1.7 million, one year.

2016 stats: 48 solo tackles (62 total), 1 interception, 1 sack, 16 passes defensed in 15 games (11 starts).

Age next season: 26.

Bouye replaced injured 2015 first-round draft pick Kevin Johnson last season and had a breakout year. He was Pro Football Focus’ third-ranked CB.

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Morris Claiborne, Cowboys

Status: Unrestricted free agent.

Last contract: $3 million, one year.

2016 stats: 24 solo tackles (26 total), 1 interception, 5 passes defensed in seven games (all starts).

Age next season: 27.

Claiborne missed the final nine games of the season with a groin injury, then suffered a rib injury in the playoffs. He has missed 35 games over five seasons, but was PFF’s 12-ranked cornerback last season.

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Stephon Gilmore, Bills

Status: Unrestricted free agent.

Last contract: $12 million, four years.

2016 stats: 42 tackles solo tackles (28 total), 5 interceptions. 5 passes defensed in 15 games (all starts).

Age next season: 26.

Gilmore was one of the top CBs in the NFL in 2015, but took a step back last season. PFF ranked him 61st. Also, numerous reports suggest he wants top-five CB money.

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Trumaine Johnson, Rams

Status: Unrestricted free agent.

Last contract: $13.9 million, one year (Franchise tag).

2016 stats: 47 solo tackles (57 total), 1 interception, 11 passes defensed in 14 games (all starts).

Age next season: 27.

Johnson was ranked 26th by PFF last season. He had 13 interceptions from 2013-15, second best in the NFL during that stretch.

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Logan Ryan, Patriots

Status: Unrestricted free agent.

Last contract: $2.8 million, four years.

2016 stats: 73 solo tackles (92 total), 2 interceptions, 1 sack, 11 passes defensed in 16 games (13 starts).

Age next season: 26.

Ryan, who has experience playing in the slot and outside, has started the last two seasons for the Patriots. He was PFF's 16th-ranked CB last season.

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Prince Amukamara, Jaguars

Status: Unrestricted free agent

Last contract: $5.5 million, one year.

2016 stats: 46 solo tackles (49 total), 6 passes defensed in 14 games (12 starts).

Age next season: 28.

Amukamara played just 19 games from 2014-15 before joining the Jaguars last season. He was ranked 42nd by PFF and could provide veteran depth for a new team.

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Other top free agents

Check out these other top free agent posts:

Defensive ends.

Defensive tackles.

Linebackers.

Safeties.

Running backs.

Quarterbacks.

Wide receivers.

Offensive linemen.