Moffitt Traded

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/19/browns-acquire-john-moffitt-from-seahawks/
Browns acquire John Moffitt from Seahawks
Posted by Mike Florio on August 19, 2013, 5:53 PM EDT

AP
The Browns have made another trade.
It’s the fourth one since April 1, and it involves getting guard-center John Moffitt from the Seahawks, straight up for defensive lineman Brian Sanford.
“We continue to look each day of the year for any opportunity to improve our roster,” CEO Joe Banner said in a statement issued by the Browns. “We’re committed to a building a team that can consistently compete in this league.”
Moffitt was a third-round pick in 2011; Sanford signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
“John’s a tough and versatile lineman who will be in the mix for us upfront,” Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said.
The acquisition of Moffitt could be related to a high-ankle sprain recently suffered by Jason Pinkston, one of the three candidates to play guard for the Browns.
Regardless, Moffitt adds some veteran experience to a team with plenty of young players. The release announcing the trade specifically points out that the Browns have added 11 players this year who are either 26 or 27

 

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Not a big fan of the trade... I always thought Moffitt would be a starting caliber gaurd, but he is a bit of a goof off.
Guess I need to find out just who the hell Brian Sanford is.... Do we really need more DE's?

 

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Sanford is a 6'2" 280lb DE who was signed as an undrafted FA in 2010. He hasn't done much. Fits the mold physically of a Red Bryant or maybe Bennett as an interior pass rusher in nickle situations.

 

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Now Moffit to Denver, Browns trade voided... wierd. Report of failed physical? We get DT from Broncos? Is this a trade rumor?

 

[Dane]

Confirmed on NFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...-moffitt-to-broncos-after-browns-trade-voided

Apparently, Cleveland had concerns about Moffitt's health, so they voided the deal. The Seahawks, however, didn't waste any time and got the Broncos to agree to a trade deal that will send us DT Sealver Siliga. This is almost comical given 5 Broncos hurt themselves playing us just a few days ago.