Browns Trade DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to Bears

The Cleveland Browns have traded defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to the Chicago Bears, a move that reflects a shift in their roster strategy as they navigate a challenging season. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears acquired Tryon-Shoyinka along with a 2026 seventh-round pick, sending a sixth-round pick back to the Browns.

The trade comes after the Bears suffered a significant injury to defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, who is now out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. The Bears needed depth at the defensive end position, particularly since Odeyingbo had played a crucial role in their defense this season, starting all eight games and contributing 21 tackles and one sack.

Tryon-Shoyinka, who has struggled to make a significant impact this season with the Browns, has played only 31 defensive snaps and has not registered a sack. His overall performance in four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw him accumulate 15 sacks and 35 quarterback hits over 66 games, but his pass-rushing production has been a concern, prompting the Buccaneers to decline his fifth-year option earlier this year.

In a statement, Bucs coach Todd Bowles noted that while Tryon-Shoyinka performed well in other areas, his inability to consistently reach the quarterback was a drawback. For the Browns, this trade signifies a potential pivot towards focusing on future assets rather than immediate needs, as they continue to refine their roster amid a tough season.

The team has made a notable move by exchanging an underperforming player and a seventh-round pick for a sixth-round selection, which could be beneficial in upcoming drafts. Dawgs By Nature highlighted that the Browns were less active at the trade deadline than some fans may have hoped, but they successfully moved Tryon-Shoyinka, which could help clear up roster space for potential free agents or younger players.

The Browns now have 18 future draft picks in 2026 and 2027, indicating a strategic focus on long-term planning. As the Browns prepare for their next game against the New York Jets, the impact of this trade on their defensive strategy remains to be seen, especially with the current defensive end depth being tested.

With Myles Garrett leading the defensive line, the Browns will look to solidify their defensive unit moving forward, even as they adjust to Tryon-Shoyinka's departure. The trade marks a significant moment in the Browns' season, reflecting their ongoing efforts to build a competitive roster while addressing immediate challenges.