Browns acquire RB Pierre Strong Jr. from Patriots

The Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots on Sunday in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

Strong, 24, rushed 10 times for 100 yards and a touchdown in 15 games during his rookie season. He also played on special teams for the Patriots, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State.

Wheatley, 26, spent last season on the Browns' practice squad. He is the son of former NFL running back and current Wayne State coach Tyrone Wheatley.