The Browns are expected to sign tackle Chris Hubbard to a five-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). When finalized, the deal will be worth $37.5MM with nearly $18MM guaranteed. 
Beggars can’t be choosers, and most NFL teams these days are beggars when it comes to tackles. This year’s crop of available OTs was uninspiring and Hubbard ranked as our No. 4 option at the position heading into free agency. He’ll now join former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley in Cleveland.
The Browns have moved to shore up their offensive line so far in free agency after also agreeing to terms with Donald Stephenson. Right tackle was a weak spot for Cleveland in 2017, so Hubbard will improve that position during the upcoming campaign. However, if Joe Thomas retires, it’s also possible Hubbard will slot in on the blindside.
Hubbard, 26, had only started four games during the first three years of his career, but was inserted into Pittsburgh’s lineup for 10 games in 2017. During that time, Hubbard offered league-average production, grading as the No. 40 tackle among 81 qualifiers, per Pro Football Focus.
Cleveland boasts the most salary cap space in the NFL, but Hubbard is the first big fish they’ve reeled in. Elsewhere, they’ve played in the mid- to lower-tier of the market, adding both Stephenson and edge defender Chris Smith.
throwing insane money at depth options so far.. use that money to sign some real players!
That’s exactly what I was thinking. I like adding depth and Hubbard definitely isn’t the worst option, but I can’t help but think they’re paying a little too much so far.
depth is definitely important, but not at this rate!
Wow I knew Hubbard would get paid… but that’s a crazy figure.
Idk who this guy is, but chances are he won’t start if Thomas sticks around. Signing 2 OTs in the same day makes me think Thomas is a goner. Which really sucks. He was a great LT. one of the greatest of all time. First ballot HOF.
Hubbard played pretty much every OL position for the Steelers over the last few seasons and did so very well.
He’s a RT. He’ll start over Coleman or whoever is vying for the right tackle position.
Maybe Coleman will move where he belongs, to left tackle?
Lol Coleman at LT….thanks for the laugh
Still have over $65 million in cap space even with the three signings today. I think the Browns will be just fine.