The Browns’ defensive tackle room has already been tested, and that’s why Moro Ojomo jumps out as the kind of player they ought to be pursuing.
Cleveland has been without its best defensive player while Mason Graham recovers from the knee injury he suffered early in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s expected back this season, but he remains week-to-week.
Mike Hall Jr. also went down with an ankle injury in that same game and then missed Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets, though he should return sooner. Those absences have exposed just how thin the Browns are at defensive tackle, even with Maliek Collins and Adin Huntington producing.
That is where Ojomo comes in. With Andrew Berry’s Philadelphia Eagles connection, the Browns’ front office should at least be making the call. Ojomo isn’t likely to be a long-term piece in Philadelphia, and he fits what Cleveland needs.
The Eagles’ cap situation makes this even more intriguing. Philadelphia has kept kicking money down the road for years, and that bill is starting to come due. The team is in a rough financial spot and could be pushed into some moves.
They’ve already invested heavily in defensive linemen Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, so even with Ojomo playing well, keeping everybody together looks unrealistic. Ojomo is set to be a free agent after the season, and Cleveland should have the flexibility to pay for a player at that level.
At 25, Ojomo has developed into a dependable part of Vic Fangio’s defense after arriving as a late-bloomer. He’s still sharpening the finishing part of his pass-rush game, but the production is real: 13 pressures, including 11 hurries, this season from the interior.
What stands out is how disruptive he is off the snap. Ojomo’s quick first step and long arms make him a problem for blockers, and he has handled both 3-technique and 4-technique duties well.
Cleveland does have a future building block in Graham, and Collins and Hall should remain important pieces. But this is the kind of chance that makes sense now. Kalia Davis, Adin Huntington, and Sam Kamara can help, but they’re depth players, not difference-makers.
Ojomo is just getting into his prime, and the Browns could benefit from Philadelphia’s money crunch enough to land him at a discount. With a surplus of draft capital for the stacked 2027 NFL Draft - including three fourth-round picks and two fifth-rounders - Cleveland likely has enough to make it happen. One pick from each round should be enough to get a deal done before next month’s trade deadline.
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