Cap Casualties:
OT Jack Conklin(Post June 1)
DT Dalvin Tomlinson(Post June 1)
LB Jordan Hicks
DE Alex Wright
Restructure:
QB Deshaun Watson
Trade:
Packers get:
DE Myles Garrett
Browns get:
2025 GB 1st
2025 GB 4th
2026 GB 1st
Trade:
Falcons get:
CB Denzel Ward
Browns get:
2025 ATL 1st
Trade:
Ravens get:
G Wyatt Teller
Browns get:
2025 BAL 4th
2026 BAL 6th
Trade:
Chargers get:
TE David Njoku
Browns get:
2025 LAC 3rd
2026 LAC 5th
Trade:
Rams get:
CB Greg Newsome II
Browns get:
2025 LAR 4th
2026 LAR 5th
Extend
OT Jedrick Wills Jr(4 years, $78 mil)
When healthy, Wills is among one of the better OTs in football. The Browns reach an extension to keep a key cog of their OL in town for the long haul.
OT Germain Idefi(1 year, $4 mil)
The Browns keep OL depth.
TE Jordan Akins(2 years, $15 mil)
With this signing, the Browns get a stopgap at TE in Njoku's abscence, and when they find their new long-term TE, this signing could help TE depth.
QB Jameis Winston(3 years, $15 mil)
The Browns reach an extension to have Winston serve as bridge QB for the forseeable future, thus allowing them to not have to overdraft a QB this year.
RB Nyhiem Hines(1 year, $3 mil)
With this signing, the Browns retain RB depth.
LB Winston Reid(1 year, $1 mil)
The Browns retain LB depth with this signing.
P Corey Bojorquez(2 years, $12 mil)
The Browns retain their punter with this signing.
Draft
Round 1
Trade:
Raiders get:
2nd pick
Browns get:
6th pick
68th pick
144th pick
2026 LV 1st
2026 LV 4th
6.Abdul Carter-EDGE, Penn State
After trading down, the Browns opt to go with the best player that somewhat fits their needs, and that's Carter. Carter projects as a young, solid replacement for Garrett who seems likely to develop into one of the best EDGE rushers in the NFL in a few years.
15.Tetaroia McMillan-WR, Arizona
With this pick, the Browns add a long-term WR1 for whomever their QB happens to be to make their life a lot easier. McMillan has superstar potential, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him become one of the best WRs in the league in a few years.
23.Tyler Booker-G, Alabama
With this pick, the Browns add to their OL and add a replacement for Wyatt Teller.
Round 2
33.Quinn Ewers-QB, Texas
With this pick, the Browns draft a high potential prospect who should be their new franchise QB.
Round 3
67.Quinshon Judkins-RB, Ohio State
With this pick, the Browns draft a long-term replacement for Nick Chubb and their RB of the future.
68.Azaryeh Thomas-CB, Florida State
With this pick, the Browns draft a replacement for Denzel Ward. Thomas, despite being raw, has immense potential.
86.Josh Conerly Jr-OT, Oregon
With this pick, The Browns grab a long-term OT opposite Jedrick Wills.
95.Kaden Prather-WR, Maryland
With this pick, the Browns add another potential long-term WR to go with TMac and Jerry Jeudy.
Round 4
103.Lander Barton-LB, Utah
With this pick, the Browns draft a potential long-term LB.
123.Oscar Delp-TE, Georgia
The Browns grab a rotational TE with this pick.
126.Joshua Gray-G, Oregon State
With this pick, the Browns add OL depth and a potential heir to Joel Bitiono.
Round 5
144.Ricardo Hallman-CB, Wisconsin
The Browns grab CB depth with this pick.
158.Jonas Sanker-S, Virginia
With this pick, the Browns address safety depth.
Round 6
192.Le'Veon Moss-RB, Texas Tech
With this pick, the Browns grab RB depth.
200.JJ Pegues-DT, Ole Miss
The Browns add DT depth with this pick here.
208.Ethan Burke-EDGE, Texas
The Browns add front 7 depth with this pick here.
Round 7
248.Antario Brown-RB, Northern Illinois
The Browns grab another backup RB with this pick.
Depth Chart:
QB:
1.Jameis Winston
2.Quinn Ewers
3.Dorian Thompson-Robinson
RB
1.Quinshon Judkins
2.Nyhiem Hines
3.Le'Veon Moss
4.Antario Brown
XWR
1.Jerry Jeudy
2.Jamari Thrash
ZWR
1.Cedric Tillman II
2.Kaden Prather
SLWR
1.Tetaroia McMillan
2.David Bell
TE
1.Jordan Akins
2.Oscar Delp
3.Tre McKitty
LT
1.Jedrick Wills Jr
2.Germain Idefi
LG
1.Joel Bitiono
2.Joshua Gray
C
1.Ethan Pocic
2.Luke Wypler
RG
1.Tyler Booker
2.Zak Zinter
RT
1.Josh Conerly Jr
2.Dawand Jones
LE
1.Abdul Carter
2.Ogbo Okonkwo
RE
1.Isaiah McGuire
2.Sam Kamara
LDT
1.Shelby Harris
2.Jowon Briggs
RDT
1.Mike Hall Jr
2.Maurice Hurst II
LOLB
1.JOK
2.Ethan Burke
ROLB
1.Lander Barton
2.Nathaniel Watson
MLB
1.Mohamoud Diabate
2.Winston Reid
LCB
1.Azaryeh Thomas
2.Chigozis Anuseim
RCB
1.Martin Emerson Jr
2.Ricardo Hallman
SLCB
1.Cameron Mitchell
2.Myles Harden
FS
1.Ronnie Hickman
2.Juan Thornhill
SS
1.Grant Delpit
2.Jonas Sanker
3.Trey Dean III
K
1.Dustin Hopkins
P
1.Corey Bojorquez
Team Goals:
1.Abdul Carter instantly bursts onto the scene as one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, notching double digit sacks in year 1 and taking home DROY.
2.T-Mac also bursts onto the scene in year 1, having a 1,000 yard season with 7 TDs and taking home OROY.
3.Jerry Jeudy makes another Pro Bowl.
4.Quinshon Judkins and Tyler Booker both show tons of promise and are named to the all-rookie team.
5.Quinn Ewers takes over mid-season and finishes the year strong, showing promise as a franchise QB at the NFL level.
6.The Browns finish with 5 wins, however, they show tons of promise, finish with a top 10 pick, and look to have a bright future.