DB Jason McCourty signed a deal with Cleveland Browns of 2 years

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Prern Muir | In Career , Lifestyle

You must be excited to know that the Cleveland Browns have signed cornerback Jason McCourty if you are well known about American Football.
The deal took place on May 16, 2017.

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Jason McCourty in the team

McCourty played the past eight seasons at Tennessee, starting 90 games for the Titans. The 5-foot-11 McCourty fills a major need for the Browns, who are thin in their secondary. He gives the team experience and depth.

McCourty was impressed with the Browns during his visit and said he likes

“what is brewing within this organization in Cleveland.”

McCourty also said he’s looking forward to playing again for new Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who was one of his coaches in Tennessee. He stated:

“I know how crazy he is,”

After being named a starting cornerback in 2011, McCourty led Tennessee during the past six seasons with 11 interceptions. Last season, he started 14 games and led the Titan’s defensive backs with 64 tackles.

The Browns also announced Wednesday that they signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to his four-year rookie contract.

Off season crew.. @guadango thanks bro…crazy u actually look fresh with the Js LOL -Dmac
A post shared by Jason+Devin McCourty (@mccourtytwins) on Apr 11, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT

The agreement or deal signed

Tennessee Titans released veteran cornerback Jason McCourty after the two sides couldn’t agree to a revamped contract. He then tweeted his departure from the franchise that he served for eight long years.

Courtney Fallon of NFL Network also reported the two-year deal is worth a total of $6 million including $2 million guaranteed.

Moreover, Titans’ GM Jon Robinson hailed Jason’s contribution to the team and said in a statement,

“I have a ton of respect for Jason and what he has meant for this team and accomplished in our community in his eight years with the Titans. He is a true professional and a leader for his group and for the team.
We wish him nothing but the best moving forward. Ultimately, we did what was best for both sides. We talked about having him back this season, but neither side could find the right solution, so we are each going our different ways. I want to thank him on behalf of the organization for his time here in Tennessee.”

Earlier this year, Jason’s twin brother Devin McCourty who plays for the New England Patriots expressed his will to make Jason a patriot.

In April 2017, Devin said,

“I’m excited for him. I was hoping he would be out of Tennessee a couple years ago just to experience something different, I think obviously now everyone is saying ‘he’s going to come here, he should come here.’ But you never know, I hope we’re interested in him.”

"Just bein somebody that the neighborhood respected! And my mama could be proud of, was the apple of my eye! That's all I ever wanted, just bein somethin man! So at that point what else could you ask for?" Momma Mac and her boys!
A post shared by Jason+Devin McCourty (@mccourtytwins) on May 21, 2017 at 6:06am PDT

Devin then added,

“Like I’ve said before, we’ve loved to play together, but I think first and foremost, he has to do what’s kind of right for his family and where he could actually play and be out there playing. He’s not at the point in his career where he just wants to sit on the bench. He wants to get a chance to get out there and compete.”

Jason also explained why he chose to sign with the Browns rather than the Patriots.

“I think there was definitely mutual interest. Me and Devin have never hid the fact that us playing together would be a dream come true. My mom kind of has hinted at that since we both got into the league. She knows it would be a lot easier only having to travel to one city during the season.”

He also added,

“I think there was definitely mutual interest, but to be honest, the Patriots are kind of set at cornerback. They have a lot of talent in that room. There really wasn’t room for me. Me and Dev talked about that and that’s just the way of the league. I’m excited about the opportunity I have in Cleveland to work with those guys.”

I'm up… Make sure to check in with @futp60 Instagram tomorrow for my answers to some questions! (J-Mac)
A post shared by Jason+Devin McCourty (@mccourtytwins) on Mar 29, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT

Short bio on Jason McCourty

Jason McCourty is an American football cornerback. He currently plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

Jason was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round, 203rd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers University. More Bio…

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