Nov 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) chases Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Commanders, Browns linked in trade for pass rusher

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 8:00 AM ET

The Washington Commanders are in need of adding a No. 1 pass rusher at some point during the offseason.

Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon suggests the idea of trading for Cleveland Browns linebacker Ogbo Okoronkwo, who has six years of experience in the NFL under his belt.

Okoronkwo to the Commanders?

“Adding another dedicated edge-rusher to help replace Fowler would be wise,” Gagnon writes.

“Making a play for (Trey) Hendrickson would also be logical for the Commanders. They should also take a long look at Ogbo Okoronkwo of the Cleveland Browns this offseason. The Browns signed Okoronkwo to a three-year, $19 million contract during the 2023 offseason but have largely kept him in a rotational role since. He’s likely to stay in that role after Cleveland signed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, and the Browns could view him as expendable.”

Okoronkwo could replace Dante Fowler Jr., who signed with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this month, and become part of Washington's rotation of strong pass rushers.