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At least Emmanuel Ogbah knew what was coming.

On the same day Odell Beckham Jr. graced Cleveland with his presence for the start of the Browns’ offseason program, Ogbah did not, reportedly expecting a trade to be imminent.

Hours later on Monday, Ogbah was proven right as the Browns traded him to the Chiefs for safety Eric Murray.

“Ogbah didn’t show and I’d rather talk about the guys that are here,” Browns first-year head coach Freddie Kitchens told reporters before the trade went down. “I’m sure he’s got his reasons. I don’t know.”

Ogbah has started 40 games since the Browns drafted him 32nd overall in 2016, recording 12.5 sacks and 29 quarterback hits. But after the Browns added Olivier Vernon in a trade with the Giants, Ogbah became expendable. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Oklahoma State product had been mentioned as a potential fit for the Jets before the Chiefs landed him.

In return, the Browns acquired Murray, a fourth-year defensive back who has played both safety and cornerback. The Minnesota product has started 11 of the 45 games he played in Kansas City, recording one interception and 88 tackles.

Ogbah wasn’t the only notable player missing in Cleveland Monday, with Duke Johnson absent as well. The running back could also be on his way out before the season begins if newly signed Kareem Hunt is able to stick on the team despite pending legal issues. Hunt was suspended eight games after video surfaced of his allegedly assaulting a woman.

“I don’t know. You have to ask Duke that,” Kitchens said, when asked if Johnson’s absence was related to the addition of Hunt. “I’m not speaking for Duke. He chose not to be here, and he has the ability to do that. It’s voluntary.”

Johnson has played 64 games in a Browns uniform, rushing for 1,286 yards and five touchdowns while being more active in the passing game, recording 235 receptions for 2,170 yards and eight touchdowns. His playing time got cut into last year by then-rookie Nick Chubb.

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