Browns improve RB depth in trade for Pierre Strong Jr. from Patriots

By Lydia Jane Allison

Pierre Strong Jr. (Patriots photo)

The Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots have agreed to the following trade.

Browns receive:

RB Pierre Strong Jr.

Patriots receive:

T Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

Strong (5-11, 215) is in his second NFL season out of South Dakota State. Originally selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2022 draft, Strong appeared in 15 games as a rookie. He rushed for 100 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown and added seven receptions for 42 yards.

Wheatley spent the 2022 season on the Browns’ practice squad.

*All NFL trades are pending a physical.

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