The Browns are building out their depth at edge rusher, as they have agreed to terms with DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
Drafted in the first round in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers, he spent the first four years of his NFL career with Tampa. During those four seasons, Tryon-Shoyinka played as both a linebacker and outside linebacker in their 3-4 system. While in Tampa, Tryon-Shoyinka recorded 138 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 35 quarterback hits, 15 sacks eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He started 45 of the 66 games he played with the Buccaneers.
With the Browns, Tryon-Shoyinka will bring depth on the edge in their 4-3 scheme. He joins a group of pass rushers that consists of former Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett as well as Ogbo Okoronkwo, Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire – who greatly improved with his opportunities during the 2024 season. Just before the negotiation period opened on March 10, Garrett signed a four-year contract extension that lasts through the 2030 season.
As a defense, the Browns are working to rebuild their dominance as a unit. In 2023, the Browns defense led the league in numerous categories, including total defense allowed with 270.2 yards per game. They also had the best passing defense in the league – allowing 164.7 yards per game – and led the NFL in third down percentage, with teams only converting 29.1 percent of third-down attempts.
However, in 2024, they were not able to play to the same level as in 2023, which played its factor in the 3-14 season. Now, as they look to bounce back from a down season and be a dominant defense once again under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, Tryon-Shoyinka can play a role in taking that step forward.
The Browns agreed to terms with Edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, who has appeared in 66 games with 45 starts for the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) covers a kick during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) enters the field during pregame introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 15 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau, left, runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrate his sack during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeat the Rams 16-13. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) enters the field during pregame introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) greets fans after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts with linebacker Devin White (45) after a defensive stop in the second half during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) drops back in coverage while watching the passer during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) looks on during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates a play against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) stretches out prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs during an NFL football game Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts to the play against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works around Chicago Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) rushes the line during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) before an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry (72) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Linebacker (9) Joe Tryon-Shoyinka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after warming up before playing against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) pursues a play on defense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
