Jarvis Landry makes major change during free agency
The Cleveland Browns first gave wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek a trade, but released him shortly after. Now, Landry is searching for a new home as a free agent. In the midst of his journey as a free agent, Landry has reportedly made a major change regarding his representation.
“Per NFLPA records, Landry now has a new agent,” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio said. “Landry previously was represented by Damarius Bilbo of Klutch Sports. According to the NFLPA, Landry is now represented by Roosevelt Barnes and Jovan Barnes.”
Landry is coming off of a season where he played 12 games, hauling in 52 receptions for 570 yards and two touchdowns, all of which are career lows. In his four years with the Browns, Landry has played in 59 games with 288 receptions for 3,560 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Prior to coming to Cleveland, Landry spent four years with the Miami Dolphins after being selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of LSU. With the Dolphins, Landry had 400 receptions for 4,038 yards and 22 touchdowns in 64 games.
Landry could return to the Browns despite being a free agent
Even though the Browns released Landry, he could still be making a return to Cleveland as a free agent. Cleveland acquired former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade, giving the receiving room a much needed jolt. But there is still work left to do.
The Browns have Deshaun Watson at quarterback, and believe he is capable of being the guy to lead them to contention. Having weapons on offense will be a key part of Cleveland’s success. Outside of Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones is the most notable receiver on the Browns roster. He caught 34 passes for 597 yards and three touchdowns last season.
While Landry is free to sign anywhere as a free agent, a return to Cleveland can not be completely ruled out. That possibility has reportedly been discussed, and on a cheaper deal it could become a reality if Landry’s market doesn’t develop how he wants it to.
With a new agent and representation, Landry is looking for a new contract that he feels he deserves while also trying to find a team that has an offense that he’ll fit into.