The Facts: The Browns have had discussions with Housler, according to a source, and mutual interest exists but nothing is imminent and no visits are planned as of now.

Diehards Line:As ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler notes, the Browns' search for tight end help has not proven fruitful in free agency. Top target Charles Clay was transition tagged by Miami, then scored a five-year, $38-million offer sheet from Buffalo. They offered former Brown Jordan Cameron a two-year re-up, but Cameron took Clay's place in Miami. The Browns talked with Ed Dickson, but he re-upped in Carolina. That leaves the Browns with veterans Jim Dray and Gary Barnidge. Housler had 84 catches for nearly 900 yards from 2012-13, but his production plummeted to nine catches and 129 yards last year. Housler's rep is pretty clear: Speedy pass-catcher, not a stout blocker, which is required in Bruce Arians' system in Arizona. The Browns would like a blocking anchor, too, but the reality is they need downfield help from the tight end spot, and the options are fairly limited. Housler's skill set is intriguing -- he's 6-5, 250 pounds and ran a sub-4.5 40 coming out of college.