Goodwin finished the 2023 season with four catches (on 13 targets) for 67 yards over 12 games.
Goodwin dealt with blood clots during the preseason and a November concussion, but he never became the expected deep threat when healthy, save for a 57-yard catch that was big in a come-from-behind victory over Chicago. Quarterback Deshaun Watson's shoulder injury blew up Cleveland's passing game, so Goodwin's minimal impact should be viewed under that light. Goodwin's signing seemed like a good fit at the time, and the wideout-needy Browns could bring back the unrestricted free agent for 2024.