The Browns are officially back in camp, and that means the first real roster debate of the season is here.
Cleveland’s rookies report on July 23, with veterans due in by next Tuesday, and there’s already plenty to sort through. The Browns have spent the last few seasons reshaping the roster under GM Andrew Berry, building for what comes next while trying to squeeze value out of a young, talented group right now. Add in a new coaching staff, and the first 53-man roster projection gets even trickier.
One thing is clear: this won’t be the same list that was projected right after the 2026 NFL draft. At minimum, the Myles Garrett trade changes the picture.
So with training camp opening, here’s one prediction for how Cleveland could line up when the dust settles.
On offense, the quarterback room in this projection includes Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Taylen Green. The running back group is Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders. At tight end, Harold Fannin Jr., Joe Royer and Jack Stoll all make the cut, while Michael Burton is listed at fullback.
Up front, the projected offensive line has Spencer Fano at left tackle, Zion Johnson at left guard, Parker Brailsford at center, Elgton Jenkins at right guard and Tytus Howard at right tackle. The depth behind that group includes Dawand Jones and Austin Barber at tackle, Teven Jenkins and KT Leveston at guard, and Luke Wypler at center.
The wide receiver group is deep in this projection: Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond, Cedric Tillman and Tylan Wallace.
Defensively, the line starts with Jared Verse, Maliek Collins, Mason Graham and Alex Wright. At linebacker, Carson Schwesinger, Quincy Williams, Justin Jefferson, Easton Mascarenas-Arnold and Nathaniel Watson are all included. The secondary features Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, Myles Harden, Myles Bryant and Tre Avery at corner, with Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Donovan McMilon and Daniel Thomas at safety.
The rest of the defensive front in this projection includes Isaiah McGuire, Logan Fano, Mike Hall Jr., Adin Huntington and Kalia Davis.
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