Breaking down the Browns' 14 opponents in the 2025 season | Schedule Release

The 2025 NFL schedule is set to be announced on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, and the limited information available is centered around the list of opponents the Browns will face in the 2025 season. So, while we wait for the full reveal, let's break down how the 2025 offseason turned out for all 14 of the Browns' 2025 opponents.

Cincinnati Bengals

Additions: LB Oren Burks, LB Joe Giles-Harris, G Lucas Patrick, RB Samaje Perine, DT T.J. Slaton
Losses: OT Trent Brown, G Alex Cappa, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, RB Khalil Herbert, DE Sam Hubbard, DT Sheldon Rankins, DL Jay Tufele
Draft Class: RB Tahj Brooks, LB Barrett Carter, G Dylan Fairchild, LB Demetrius Knight, T Jalen Rivers, Edge Shemar Stewart
Analysis: Many of the Bengals' offseason moves centered around bringing their own players back, such as a three-year contract extension for TE Mike Gesicki, and re-signing Edge Joseph Ossai, Edge Cam Sample and DT B.J. Hill. They also signed WR Ja'Marr Chase to a four-year contract extension and WR Tee Higgins to a four-year deal, keeping their key receivers a part of their receiving corps for the future. Cincinnati addressed some defensive needs in free agency and the draft – particularly in the linebacker room and bolstered their offensive and defensive lines.

Chicago Bears

Additions: DB Nick McCloud, WR Devin Duvernay, WR Olamide Zaacheaus, OL Drew Dalman, DE Dayo Odeyingbo, OL Joe Thuney, OL Jonah Jackson, DT Grady Jarrett, TE Durham Smythe
Losses: G Teven Jenkins, OL Matt Pryor, DT Bryon Cowart, LB Jack Sanborn, DE Jacob Martin, C Coleman Shelton, T Larry Borom, DE Darrell Taylor
Draft Class: TE Colston Loveland, WR Luther Burden III, OL Ozzy Trapilo, DL Shemar Turner, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, DB Zah Frazier, OL Luke Newman, RB Kyle Monangai
Analysis: Much of the Bears' moves in free agency focused on reinforcing their offensive line with Thuney, Jackson and Dalman, while adding a young player in Trapilo into the mix who has a chance to earn his spot. They improved their group of pass catchers with the selections of Loveland and Burden to give weapons to QB Caleb Williams and bolstered their defensive line with a new edge rusher in Odeyingbo and proven defensive tackle in Jarrett. Now, new head coach Ben Johnson takes over a revamped roster in his first season as a head coach.

Buffalo Bills

Additions: DE Joey Bosa, RB Darrynton Evans, S Darrick Forrest, G Kendrick Green, DE Michael Hoecht, CB Dane Jackson, DT Larry Ogunjobi, WR Joshua Palmer, WR Laviska Shenault Jr., WR Elijah Moore, RB Ty Johnson
Losses: WR Mack Hollins, LB Von Miller, CB Kaiir Elam
Draft Class: CB Maxwel Hairston, DT T.J. Sanders, DE Landon Jackson, DT Deone Walker, DB Jordan Hancock, TE Jackson Hawes, CB Dorian Strong, T Chase Lundt, WR Kaden Prather
Analysis: The Bills cemented key players to contract extensions during the offseason, including QB Josh Allen, WR, Khalik Shakir, DE Greg Rousseau and LB Terrel Bernard, ensuring their future in Buffalo. They also heavily focused on the defensive side of the ball in the draft, adding six defensive players in their nine picks to help revamp their defensive line. With those selections, as well as the addition of DE Joey Bosa alongside Rousseau, their edge rusher group is deep.

Miami Dolphins

Additions: CB Artie Burns, LB Willie Gay Jr., TE Pharaoh Brown, P Ryan Stonehouse, QB Zach Willson, LB K.J. Britt, RB Alexander Mattison, S Ifeatu Melifonwu, S Ashtyn Davis, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, OL Larry Borom, G James Daniels
Losses: S Jevon Holland, G Robert Jones, TE Durham Smythe, DT Da'Shawn Hand, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Braxton Berrios, WR River Cracraft, TE Jack Stoll
Draft Class: DT Kenneth Grant, G Jonah Savaiinaea, DT Jordan Phillips, CB Jason Marshall Jr., Dante Trader Jr., RB Ollie Gordon III, QB Quinn Ewers, DT Zeek Biggers
Analysis: The Dolphins overturned their roster in the offseason, bringing in a dozen players in the first wave of free agency and selecting eight players in the 2025 NFL Draft. They made some improvements to their offensive line with the additions of Borom and Daniels and drafted another guard who in Savaiinaea who could add depth to the position.

New York Jets

Additions: QB Justin Fields, WR Tyler Johnson, WR Josh Reynolds, CB Kris Boyd, TE Stone Smartt, DT Byron Cowart, DT Jay Tufele, DT Derrick Nnadi, C Josh Myers, OT Chukwuma Okorafor, CB Brandon Stephens, S Andre Cisco, DE Rashad Weaver, P Austin McNamara
Losses: QB Aaron Rodgers, LB CJ Mosley, WR Davante Adams, T Morgan Moses, S Ashtyn Davis, CB D.J. Reed
Draft Class: OT Armand Membou, TE Mason Taylor, CB Azareye'h Thomas, WR Arian Smith, DB Malachi Moore, LB Francisco Mauigoa, DE Tyler Baron
Analysis: One of the biggest parts of the Jets' offseason centered around the quarterback position with the departure of Rodgers and the addition of Fields to the roster. They now have their QB1 for the 2025 season, and Fields has an opportunity to showcase once again how he can command an offense. The Jets also addressed some need in the secondary, added depth to the defensive line and filled a hole at right tackle.

Detroit Lions

Additions: CB D.J. Reed, DT Roy Lopez, LB Grant Stuard, CB Avonte Maddox, TE Kenny Yeboah, QB Kyle Allen, CB Rock Ya-Sin, WR Ronnie Bell
Losses: CB Carlton Davis III, DT Za'Darius Smith, G Kevin Zeitler, S Ifeatu Melifonwu, DL Jonah Williams
Draft Class: DL Tyleik Williams, OL Tate Ratledge, WR Isaac TeSlaa, OL Miles Frazier, DL Ahmed Hassanein, S Dan Jackson, WR Dominic Lovett
Analysis: The Lions mainly operated during free agency in retaining core players through re-signings and adding depth at certain positions. They added eight new players to the roster in free agency, and seven in the draft. But one of their biggest additions came in Reed to add a veteran presence to their secondary.

Green Bay Packers

Additions: LB Isaiah Simmons, LB Kristian Welch, WR Mecole Hardman, G Aaron Banks, CB Nate Hobbs
Losses: CB Robert Rochell, CB Corey Ballentine, LB Eric Wilson, C Josh Myers, DL T.J. Slaton, CB Eric Stokes, RB AJ Dillon
Draft Class: WR Matthew Golden, OT Anthony Belton, WR Savion Williams, Edge Barryn Sorrell, Edge Collin Oliver, DT Warren Brinson, CB Micah Robinson, OL John Williams
Analysis: The Packers addressed different positions on the offensive side of the ball, adding a veteran guard in Banks and using their first three picks in the draft on offensive players. They were in search of adding a top receiver to their offense, and while they added Hardman in free agency, they also landed Golden and Williams in the draft – two young prospects who bring speed and production.

New England Patriots

Additions: WR Stefon Diggs, DT Milton Williams, DE K'Lavon Chaisson, OL Wes Schweitzer, DT Khyiris Tonga, OT Morgan Moses, CB Carlton Davis, OLB Robert Spillane, Edge Harols Landry, QB Joshua Dobbs, WR Mack Hollins, S Marcus Epps, C Garrett Bradbury, LB Jack Gibbens
Losses: QB Jacoby Brissett, DT Daniel Ekuale, DT Davon Godchaux, CB Jonathan Jones, K Joey Slye, DE Deatrich Wise, QB Joe Milton III
Draft Class: OT Will Campbell, RB TreVeyon Henderson, WR Kyle Williams, C Jared Wilson, S Craig Woodson, DT Joshua Farmer, Edge Bradyn Swinson, K Andres Borregales, OT Marcus Bryant, LS Julian Ashby, DB Kobee Minor
Analysis: The Patriots overhauled their roster not only in free agency with 14 signings, but also with their 11-person draft class. They added key veteran pieces around QB Drake Maye and added to the offensive side of the ball in the draft with Campbell and Henderson as highlights. As Maye enters his second season, the Patriots have the pieces for a revamped offense with a new head coach in Mike Vrabel.

Las Vegas Raiders

Additions: QB Geno Smith, RB Raheem Mostert, CB Eric Stokes, S Lonnie Johnson Jr., LB Elandon Roberts, S Jeremy Chinn, G Alex Cappa, DT Leki Foku, TE Ian Thomas, LB Devin White
Losses: TE Harrison Bryant, DE K'Lavon Chaisson, LB Divine Deablo, S Marcus. Epps, CB Nate Hobbs, RB Alexander Mattison, S Tre'von Moehrig, DE Janarius Robinson, LB Robert Spillane
Draft Class: RB Ashton Jeanty, WR Jack Bech, CB Darien Porter, G Caleb Rogers, OT Charles Grant, WR Dont'e Thornton Jr., DT Tonka Hemingway, DT JJ Pegues, QB Tommy Mellott, QB Cam Miller, LB Cody Lindenberg
Analysis: The Raiders made some significant moves in the offseason, trading for QB Geno Smith and reuniting him with their new head coach in Pete Carroll for the 2025 season. Extending DE Maxx Crosby and re-signing DE Malcolm Koonce, while also adding Chinn and Roberts bolstered their defense at all three levels. Then in the draft, they landed Jeanty with their first pick, who has a chance to have an immediate impact and improve the Raiders' run game.

Baltimore Ravens

Additions: CB Chidobe Awuzie, WR DeAndre Hopkins, LB Jake Hummel, QB Cooper Rush, T Joseph Noteboom
Losses: LB Chris Board, LB Malik Harrison, WR Diontae Johnson, QB Josh Johnson, T Josh Jones, OL Patrick Mekari, WR Steven Sims, CB Brandon Stephens, LB Kristian Welch, CB Tre'Davious White
Draft Class: S Malaki Starks, OLB Mike Green, OT Emery Jones Jr., LB Teddye Buchanan, OT Carson Vinson, CB Bilhal Kone, K Tyler Loop, WR LaJohntay Wester, DL Aeneas Peebles, CB Robert Longerbeam, OL Garrett Dellinger
Analysis: The Ravens added depth to their roster during free agency, adding Awuzie as a cornerback option, Hopkins as another pass catcher for QB Lamar Jackson and Rush as a backup for Jackson. They also retained a handful of key players like OT Ronnie Stanley, who was considered the top left tackle available in free agency, and FB Patrick Ricard. Then in the draft, they added more depth to the secondary with Starks, as well as added depth to the offensive line with Jones.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Additions: S Juan Thornhill, CB Brandin Echols, QB Mason Rudolph, CB Darius Slay Jr., RB Kenneth Gainwell, LB Malik Harrison, TE Donald Parham Jr.
Losses: QB Justin Fields, QB Russell Wilson, WR Mike Williams, WR Van Jefferson, RB Najee Harris, G James Daniels, OL Nate Herbig, CB Donte Jackson, LB Elandon Roberts, QB Kyle Allen, OT Dan Moore Jr.
Draft Class: DT Derrick Harmon, RB Kaleb Johnson, LB Jack Sawyer, DT Yahya Black, QB Will Howard, LB Carson Bruener, CB Donte Kent
Analysis: The Steelers went through quarterback changes in the offseason, losing both Fields and Wilson. They brough in Rudolph and drafted Howard to help build out their quarterback room and will be one of the biggest questions surrounding the Steelers through the remainder of the offseason. They added depth at different positions on both sides of the ball and addressed needs with the addition of Gainwell to the running back room.

Tennessee Titans

Additions: WR Tyler Lockett, QB Tim Boyle, WR James Proche II, K Joey Slye, OLB Lorenzo Carter, S Xavier Woods, WR Van Jefferson, DL/OLB Dre'Mont Jones, QB Brandon Allen, G Kevin Zeitler, LB Cody Barton, LT Dan Moore Jr., P Johnny Hekker, OL Blake Hance
Losses: Edge Harold Landry, CB Chidobe Awuzie, LB Jerome Baker, LB Kenneth Murray, QB Mason Rudolph, WR Nick Westbook-Ikhine, RT Dillon Radunz, LB Luke Gifford, LB Jack Gibbens, P Ryan Stonehouse
Draft Class: QB Cam Ward, Edge Oluwafemi Oladejo, S Kevin Winston Jr., WR Chimere Dike, TE Gunnar Helm, WR Elic Ayomanor, G Jackson Slater, CB Marcus Harris, RB Kalel Mulllings
Analysis: The Titans landed the top quarterback prospect with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding Ward to their quarterback room that features Will Levis and free agent additions in Boyle and Allen. They also added key players to revamp their offensive line in Zeitler and Moore – with Moore sliding in at left tackle to serve as the blindside protector of their quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings

Additions: WR Rondale Moore, CB Jeff Okudah, WR Tim Jones, LB Eric Wilson, T Justin Skule, S Harrison Smith, DL Javon Hargave, C Ryan Kelly, G Will Fries, CB Isaiah Rodgers, DB Tavierre Thomas, DL Jonathan Allen, CB Byron Murphy Jr., RB Aaron Jones Sr., P Ryan Wright, S Theo Jackson, S Bubba Bolden, RB Jordan Mason
Losses: S Camryn Bynum, QB Sam Darnold, QB Daniel Jones, OLB Pat Jones II, QB Nick Mullens, TE Jonny Mundt, WR Trent Sherfield, DL Jerry Tillery
Draft Class: OL Donovan Jackson, WR Tai Felton, DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, LB Kobe King, TE Gavin Bartholomew
Analysis: The Vikings extended OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, who demonstrated in his first season with Minnesota how he can be an integral part of their defense. One of the biggest changes to the Vikings this offseason is in the quarterback room, with Darnold departing for the Seahawks. With QB J.J. McCarthy stepping into his role, the Vikings added pieces to surround him, as well as bolstered their defense at all three levels.

San Francisco 49ers

Additions: CB Siran Neal, QB Mac Jones, TE Luke Farrell, WR Demarcus Robinson, CB Tre Brown, LB Luke Gifford, S Richie Grant, S Jason Pinnock, LS Jon Weeks
Losses: QB Brandon Allen, OL Aaron Banks, QB Joshua Dobbs, OL Jon Feliciano, LB Dre Greenlaw, DL Javon Hargave, OL Charlie Heck, S Talanoa Hufanga, CB Nick McCloud, RB Elijah Mitchell, OL Jaylon Moore, TE Eric Saubert, CB Charvarius Ward, CB Isaac Yiadom, CB Rock Ya-Sin, RB Jordan Mason
Draft Class: DL Mykel Wiliams, DL Alfred Collins, LB Nick Martin, CB Upton Stout, DL C.J. West, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Jordan James, S Marques Sigle, QB Kurtis Rourke, OL Connor Colby, WR Junior Bergen
Analysis: The 49ers added depth to different roster positions in the offseason, particularly at safety with Grant and Pinnock. They also found a No. 2 option at tight end with Farrell behind TE George Kittle, who can bring his blocking ability to the offense. They also added a backup option to QB Brock Purdy with Jones, especially with Dobbs and Allen signing elsewhere.