Is Mike Pettine’s defense going to get another weapon? According to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler, thems the hopes as the team is reportedly interested in former Buccaneers defensive end Adrian Clayborn.

Here’s Fowler’s report:

His name was mentioned in Browns circles during last week’s combine talks. The idea is Clayborn is a talented former first-rounder whose had two unproductive years in four chances because of injury. Clayborn should have a free-agent market but not as big as had he stayed healthy. In two healthy seasons, Clayborn had 13 sacks and five forced fumbles.

A first-round pick in 2011, Clayborn has bit a bit of a disappointment for a Buccaneers team that drafted him in hopes of obtaining a dynamic pass rusher. What they received instead was a few injury-riddled seasons and just 16 sacks in 36 games played. What he did add, however, was some solid run defense and a boat load of tackles during his two healthy seasons, something the Browns desperately need heading into 2015 after getting torched on the ground during their 7-9 2014 campaign.

As the folks at Dawgs by Nature have pointed out, Clayborn’s numbers are such where his market value may actually be at a discount compared to his true impact on the field. The Browns are expected to have some company when it comes to vying for some help on the defensive line, but remain as being in one of the best salary cap positions in the NFL.

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