Eli Manning was almost traded to the Cleveland Browns, Giants QB talks draft decision
Eli Manning revealed that he was almost traded to the Cleveland Browns during the 2004 NFL draft. His agent had indicated that the Browns were the expected destination if a trade occurred. Ultimately, Manning was traded to the New York Giants, where he achieved significant success.
- ▪The Cleveland Browns attempted to acquire Eli Manning during the 2004 NFL draft.
- ▪Manning's agent expected him to be traded to the Browns, but he did not want to go there.
- ▪Manning ended up being traded to the New York Giants, where he won two Super Bowl MVPs.
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