Karl Joseph, previously of the Raiders.
The Cleveland Browns shored up its secondary this offseason, bringing in former Raiders first-round choose Karl Joesph to carry down one of many security spots.
Joseph, who was the 14th general choose in 2016, signed a one-year take care of the Browns, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Community, so he’s very a lot in a prove-it 12 months with the crew as he’ll hit the open market once more subsequent season.
Joseph didn’t have his fifth-year choice picked up by the Raiders and appeared to reference that whereas talking to the Browns official web site on his resolution to signal with Cleveland.
“I simply thought it was the right match for me, with the brand new regime, coach (Kevin Stefanski) and (Berry),” Joseph stated. “Once I talked with Mr. Berry, he sounded excited for me to be part of the crew. That was huge for me. I needed to go someplace the place I felt needed and the place I felt like I used to be going to be appreciated.”
Joseph had began no less than eight video games each season whereas with the Raiders, together with 9 his rookie 12 months. Final season, Joseph had began all 9 video games earlier than a foot harm ended his season.
In 41 profession begins, Joseph has 236 whole tackles, 4 interceptions and 15 passes defended. His protection expertise may use work, however Joseph is a stable within the field security that isn’t scared to make a deal with.
Karl Joseph highlights 2019-2020
Whereas he’s left behind the crew behind who drafted him, Joseph is assured he can get on observe with the Browns underneath defensive coordinator Joe Woods.
“I believe I’m coming into the fitting state of affairs, the fitting teaching employees,” Joseph stated. “I really like the protection, and coach Woods is a (defensive backs) sort of man. I believe that’s huge at any time when you have got a defensive coordinator that’s a DB man. That’s huge for the secondary.”