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Browns Weigh Devin Bush Return Versus Kaden Elliss Target as Free Agency Opens

Cleveland balances Bush’s breakout season against Mike Rutenberg’s familiarity with Elliss.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Browns want to re-sign Devin Bush while also being linked to Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss through new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.
  • Bush is coming off a career year in Cleveland with 125 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks and three interceptions in 2025.
  • Elliss logged 107 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and an interception last season under Rutenberg in Atlanta.
  • Over The Cap projects Elliss around $10.6 million per year versus Bush near $15.3 million per year, and PFF forecasts Elliss at three years, $36 million while grading Bush substantially higher.
  • The legal tampering period begins March 9 with no agreements reported yet, and analyst Chris Simms suggests Bush could land a one-year deal if multi-year offers fall short.