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Browns Acquire Wide Receiver Sammie Coates From Steelers In Exchange For 2018 6th-Round Pick

The Cleveland Browns have added depth to their wide receiver position by acquiring third-year pro Sammie Coates from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns also received a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Steelers. In return, the Browns sent a 2018 6th-round draft selection to their AFC North rivals.

The pick the Browns sent to the Steelers has some irony as well.

Coates, who played his collegiate ball at Auburn, was drafted in the 3rd round by Pittsburgh in 2015. After only playing in six games his rookie season, Coates saw an uptick in production last season. Coates only caught 21 passes but made the most of them, gaining 435 receiving yards and scoring twice during the campaign. Coates had an average reception gain of 20.7 yards per catch, which is a healthy dosage of yards. He became a bigger part of the Pittsburgh offense when Martavis Bryant was suspended for the entirety of last season due to failing the substance-abuse policy the NFL has in place.

Coates will be a welcomed addition to the wide out position, as he can become a dangerous weapon either outside the numbers or inside the slot for the Browns.

Elijah Mooneyham has been a dedicated sports fan his whole life. Born and raised in Cleveland, he has his best days when his hometown teams are winning. Elijah is currently on-air talent/producer on two shows, The Main Event and The Moon Hour, where you can find on AllSportsCleveland.com. He also has an insane passion for professional wrestling, so catch his opinions on the world of professional wrestling.

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