Miami quarterback Cam Ward's most exciting trait used to be a red flag. But Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has updated his thinking alongside the best NFL teams.

The Baltimore Ravens took a calculated risk by giving a non-exclusive franchise designation to quarterback Lamar Jackson in March 2023 for $32.416 million. That was after he played the 2022 season under his $23.

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Garrett was one of three defenders to make the top 10, joining Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (No. 8) and Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt (No. 9). NFL MVP Josh Allen ranked No. 6 overall, while AP Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II was No. 12.

The Browns' aggressive search for a new quarterback is the biggest decision of the offseason. Part of that is finding one who makes good decision.

Cleveland Browns beat writer Zac Jackson of The Athletic recently argued that general manager Andrew Berry should look to trade wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett "sometime in these next two weeks" and well before the 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on the night of April 24.

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly planning to draft Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the No. 2 pick.

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson were once the NFL Draft prospects looking to overtake the biggest names in the business.