The Browns began attacking their need for depth at linebacker Friday with the signing of B.J. Goodson.
Goodson, who is entering his fifth NFL season, spent 2019 with the Packers after beginning his career with the Giants.
"I'm excited about the challenge that's ahead," Goodson said. "With great challenges comes great responsibility. I'm up for the task and looking forward to getting in and meeting with the staff and learning with my new teammates, getting after it and getting to work."
Goodson enters a Browns linebackers room that features second-year players Mack Wilson and Sione Takitaki. Cleveland will be looking to replace the production of Joe Schobert and Christian Kirksey, both of whom are no longer with the team.
"I want to help lead those guys," Goodson said. "I feel like I can be a great addition and help for the team."
The Packers acquired Goodson, a former fourth-round pick out of Clemson, in a trade shortly before the 2019 season. He appeared in 15 games with nine starts and compiled 37 tackles. His previous year in New York was his best, as he started 13 games and racked up a career-best 61 tackles and two interceptions.
For his career, Goodson has 160 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Check out photos of linebacker B.J. Goodson
Green Bay Packers middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) looks on from the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Eagles defeated the Packers, 34-27. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Clemson linebacker B J Goodson runs the 40 yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Green Bay Packers middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers, 37-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Green Bay Packers linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) urges the crowd to make noise prior to a kickoff during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 28-23. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants linebackers Keion Adams (45) and B.J. Goodson (93) walk into the stadium before a NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday Aug. 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. The Giants defeated the Patriots 31-29. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Green Bay Packers middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) waits on the snap during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson talks to reporters during the team's NFL football organized team activities, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 25-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) waits to come onto the field before an NFL football game Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) leaves the locker room before a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) runs in pursuit during a week 4 NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Oct 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Clemson's B.J. Goodson grabs the face mask of Alabama's Derrick Henry during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Boston College quarterback Tyler Murphy (2) scrambles out of the pocket as he is chased by Clemson linebacker B.J. Goodson (44) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates a sack along with defensive linemen Damon Harrison Sr. (98), defensive lineman B.J. Hill (95) and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Houston. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants outside linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) reaches for Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Clemson linebacker B J Goodson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Clemson linebacker B J Goodson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2015, file photo, Clemson’s B.J. Goodson tries to blocks a pass thrown by Syracuse’s Zack Mahoney in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y. Clemson had lost eight starters off last year's No. 1 defense in the country. But the Tigers weren't too worried knowing linebackers B.J. Goodson and Ben Boulware were returning. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Notre Dame's Will Fuller slices through the field while pressured by Clemson's B.J. Goodson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 24-22. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
