Cleveland Browns Trade Kicker Cade York to Washington Commanders

Quick Takeaways

• The Browns traded kicker Cade York to the Commanders for a conditional seventh-round draft pick.
• York, a decorated kicker at LSU and a 2022 fourth-round pick, is heading to Washington.
• The Browns then traded with the Los Angeles Chargers for veteran kicker Chase McLaughlin.

York's Performance with the Browns

York was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He struggled in the preseason, but won the starting job and made 26 of 33 field goals (78.8%) in his rookie year.

However, York missed three field goals in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers, leading to his release.

The Trade Details

The Browns traded York to the Commanders for a conditional seventh-round draft pick that could become a sixth-rounder if York meets certain performance incentives.

The Browns then traded with the Los Angeles Chargers for veteran kicker Chase McLaughlin, who kicked for Washington from 2015-21.

McLaughlin's Experience

McLaughlin is a veteran kicker with 10 years of NFL experience. He has made 84.5% of his field goals and 96.1% of his extra points in his career.

McLaughlin was released by the Chargers after the 2022 season, but he worked out for the Browns last week and impressed the team with his accuracy.

Conclusion

The Browns' trade of York ends a brief and tumultuous tenure for the young kicker. The team is hoping that McLaughlin, a more experienced and reliable kicker, can provide stability at the position.

The Commanders, meanwhile, are getting a young and talented kicker who has the potential to be a long-term solution for their team.