In the days leading up to the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4, the Cleveland Browns were linked to New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

It was highly unlikely the Jets were going to move their 25-year-old superstar wideout, but multiple reports indicated Cleveland was aggressively pursuing the three-time 1,000-yard WR.

With New York likely rebuffing any offers made for Wilson, the Browns apparently turned their attention to another former college star pass-catcher.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday that Cleveland was working hard to close a deal for former Indianapolis Colts second-round pick Adonai Mitchell, who was ultimately traded to the Jets along with two first-round picks as part of the Sauce Gardner blockbuster trade.

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