Surely more clarity will be provided over the coming weeks, but for now, the Browns are back in the top five of the 2025 NFL draft. They would hold pick No. 5 if the draft were today, but only due to Strength of Schedule tiebreakers. Each team picking in the top five holds a record of 2-7, so the margin between them is razor-thin.

The Cleveland Browns are officially, but not mathematically, eliminated from NFL playoff contention in 2024 in the eyes of DBN and everyone else. The Browns were throttled in Week 9 and now we can focus only on the rooting guides that relate to the 2025 NFL draft and Cleveland’s positioning.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry hasn’t ruled out quarterback Deshaun Watson returning to play for Cleveland again despite another significant injury, three disappointing seasons and a divided fan base.

The Cleveland Browns will play the rest of the 2024 NFL season without Deshaun Watson, who suffered a torn Achilles in Week 7. Asked Wednesday whether the polarizing quarterback will ever suit up for the team again,