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Quincy Williams Joins Browns, Fills Devin Bush's Shoes

Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·Apr 4, 2026·1:15

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The Cleveland Browns under-the-radar move: signing linebacker Quincy Williams to a two-year, seventeen-million-dollar deal. Williams tight connection with new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, who coached him previously, fills a significant gap left by Devin Bushs departure. Williams potential to top one hundred tackles and his solid run defense make him a valuable addition, despite a slight dip in performance last season. With his nonstop motor and scheme fit, Williams is poised to become a fan favorite in Northeast Ohio.

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Jane Smith

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Devin Bush

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Quincy Williams

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Transcript

On April 4th, the Cleveland Browns kept things low-key this off-season, focusing on smart fixes like their offensive line, but one under the radar move.

Stands out, signing linebacker Quincy Williams to a two-year 17-million-dollar deal.

What makes this pop is Williams' tight connection to the new defensive coordinator, Mike Rudenberg, who's coached him twice before first as a rookie.

With the Jacksonville Jaguars, then, with the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.

Fans might not be buzzing yet, but this fills a big gap. After Devon Bush bolted to the Chicago Bears, Williams could easily top 100 tackles.

Bringing that all pro-energy from his 2023 season, where he racked up 139 tackles, 10 for loss, and more.

His run defense should shore up the Browns, who ranked 16th against the Rush last year. Despite elite overall numbers, he posted solid grades of

70.3 and 74.3 under Rootenberg, before dipping last season, still a steal at just 9 million guaranteed.

With his non-stop motor and scheme fit, Williams looks primed to plug right in, giving Cleveland flexibility in the draft and turning into a quick fan.

Favorite up in Northeast Ohio.