AFC North Notes: Browns, Ravens, Steelers

Browns

• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer writes that the Browns could look at Rams LB Cory Littleton or Bears LB Danny Trevathan to help at linebacker following the release of Christian Kirksey.

Ravens

• Following the retirement of Ravens G Marshal Yanda, the Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec points out that GM Eric DeCosta all but guaranteed Baltimore would draft two offensive linemen this year. 
• Zrebiec adds the Ravens could be one of the teams reportedly interested in trading for Raiders G Gabe Jackson, who would be a plug and play starter to replace Yanda. 
• Some free-agent options who would be in Baltimore’s price range include Bills G Quinton Spain, Rams G Austin Blythe, Broncos OL Connor McGovern and Colts G Joe Haeg. 
• At his retirement press conference, Yanda said 2019 was the most fun he’s had playing football but he wanted to leave the game healthy: “To be able to walk away from my career on my terms is so meaningful.” (Zrebiec)
• Yanda saw too many players stay in the game for longer than they should and lose something at the end: “I wanted to end playing well.” (Jamison Hensley)
• Ravens C Matt Skura, who is recovering from a torn ACL, MCL, PCL, and a dislocated kneecap, said he is set to begin running within the next few weeks and is optimistic about practicing at training camp. (Alex Marvez)

Steelers

• The Athletic’s Ed Bouchette writes he could see the Steelers choosing to move on from restricted free agent CB Mike Hilton to save a little bit of money. 
• Bouchette points out the Steelers have depth at corner and would need to put a second-round tender at $3.278 million to avoid losing Hilton, a former UDFA.