Dan Gilinsky

The defensive outlook for the Cleveland Browns is a much better one going into next season than on the offensive side of the ball. Cleveland has impact players at each level of its defense, and there's less to address there.

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Browns first traded back from the No. 6 overall pick to the No. 9 selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. That move with the Kansas City Chiefs led to Cleveland adding third- and fifth-round selections, and with the ninth pick, Cleveland went with offensive tackle Spencer Fano.

Super Bowl, Super Browns! OK, that is a bit of a stretch, considering the Cleveland Browns are coming off a 5-12 record for the 2025 season. Watching Cleveland's offense was an adventure, to put it

For the Cleveland Browns, the offseason has been successful so far. Cleveland has made strides when it comes to fortifying its offensive line by way of the trade and free agency markets, and the

Last season was not one to write home about for the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland largely struggled to land victories, as the Browns too often got into their own way on offense, had issues on special teams at various points, and did not get the job done.

Entering his rookie season, Harold Fannin Jr. seemed to be an intriguing prospect for the Cleveland Browns. He was fresh off a historic season at Bowling Green and looked to be a player who could give Cleveland a spark at the tight end spot.

The Cleveland Browns should be a formidable defensive unit again this coming season. Cleveland was impressive on that side of the ball in 2025, and although losing Devin Bush in free agency was tough, the Browns quickly pivoted to Quincy Williams. This overall group is stingy.

Early on last week, the Cleveland Browns sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, signaling how the group was going to cash in on its best asset. For Browns

Ideally, there will soon be more for Cleveland Browns fans to discuss than the team's never-ending quarterback drama and all the post-Myles Garrett trade fallout. The Browns fan base deserves a true winner on the field, and they at least appear to be on the right track.

Last season, the Cleveland Browns had plenty of contributors on defense. The team as a whole had its struggles, largely on offense and special teams, but the defensive unit was by far the most reliable.