Browns and Patriots agree to trade (8.27.23)

For Immediate Release

Aug. 27, 2023

BEREA, Ohio — 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 in 2022.

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

*All NFL trades are pending a physical.

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