The Browns signed former Texas AM center Mike Matthews after the conclusion of the draft. Matthews is the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews.
The Houston Chronicle reported that the Browns gave Matthews a $7,500 signing bonus on a three-year contract and guaranteed $2,500 of his 2016 salary. Those are big numbers for an undrafted free agent, a sign that the Browns prioritized Matthews and knew they had competition for his services.
The Browns have an opening at center after Alex Mack signed with the Falcons. 2015 first-rounder Cameron Erving probably gets first crack at the job, but with a new staff and no one on the roster with significant NFL center experience, there could be a camp battle for the job.
Matthews was a three-year starter at Texas A&M like his brother, Jake, who now plays tackle for the Falcons. His uncle, Clay Matthews Jr., was a star linebacker with the Browns from 1978-93. His cousin, Clay Matthews III, is a star linebacker with the Packers.
