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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 29, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Dale Jones during a workout on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during a workout on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 30, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 30, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 29, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 29, 2025.

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 21, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) and Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the fifth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 4, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 28, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the fourth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 3, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the fifth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 4, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the fourth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 3, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 28, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Kennedy Rodriguez/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025.

Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns

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Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025.

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Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Specialists

The Browns kept their core specialists together after a successful 2023 season, re-signing Bojorquez in free agency and extending Hopkins. Both Bojorquez and Hopkins have their share of accomplishments in their time in Cleveland. Bojorquez set the Browns single season punt average in each of his two seasons since joining the team as an unrestricted free agent in 2022, while Hopkins set a Browns record for most field goals in a season by a Brown by making 33 of his 36 field goals.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Linebackers

The Browns linebacker room went through a number of changes during the offseason, as they lost Anthony Walker Jr., Sione Takitaki to other teams in free agency. However, they brought in Hicks and Bush for depth, as well as drafted rookie Watson in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Even with the changes to the unit, they are anchored by Owusu-Koramoah – who had a breakout season in 2023 -- and is likely to have a more prominent role in 2024.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Safeties

The Browns brought back a key veteran to their safeties as they re-signed Rodney McLeod Jr. for his final season – which he announced on an appearance of NFL Network's "Total Access" in May – as well as extended Delpit in Dec. 2023. They have the necessary depth to the secondary with the presence of Thornhill, as well as anticipated growth from their younger players in Bell and Hickman.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Cornerbacks

The Browns have a solid level of depth to their cornerback room, starting with the veteran presence of Ward and Newsome, as well as with the leap that Emerson took in his second season with Cleveland. The corners played an integral role in the success of the Browns defense throughout the 2023 season – Emerson led the team with four interceptions and tied with Newsome to lead the team with 14 passes defensed, while Ward recorded 11 passes defensed and forced two interceptions.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Wide Receivers

The Browns added more talent to their receiving corps when they acquired Jerry Jeudy in a trade with the Broncos and extended him for three years. They have a solid group of pass catchers in Jeudy, Cooper and Moore, as well as the emergence of Tillman in his second year. Tillman was a standout in minicamp and was recognized for the work he put in during the offseason. Thrash, who the Browns drafted in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, showcased potential during OTAs and minicamp.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Quarterbacks

With a healthy quarterback room, the Browns can use training camp to build their new offense around Watson and the talented receiving corps. They'll have consistency at quarterback from the start of the season in someone who can help facilitate the offense.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Tight Ends

The Browns have solid tight end options that they can use as pass catchers and offensive weapons for QB Deshaun Watson. It all begins with Njoku – who will continue to have a prominent role in the offense. Njoku comes into the 2024 season leading the group after a standout 2023 season, in which he led the team with 81 receptions and a career-high six receiving touchdowns. Yet, Akins also has the potential to have a bigger role in his second year with the Browns.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Running Backs

The Browns fortified their running back room during the offseason, as they signed Hines, Foreman and Ricci during free agency, who each have experience in the league and have played different roles over their careers. Hines has established himself as both a pass-catching threat out of the backfield, as well as a strong kick returner. Foreman brings veteran presence to the room as he is entering his eighth NFL and began his career alongside WB Deshaun Watson in Houston. Ricci is also officially listed as a fullback for the Browns and provides another weapon in the run game.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Offensive Line

The Browns will see the return of key tackles during the 2024 season in Conklin, Jones and Wills. Having their tackles back in the mix will provide a lift to the offensive line that was depleted last season due to all the injuries. Bitonio, Teller and Pocic also anchor the Browns offensive line, and each play an integral role in the success up front. The Browns also re-signed Dunn, bringing back a long-time staple of the offensive line.

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Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Defensive Line

The league's top defense ran it back with their defensive line during free agency, re-signing Harris, Hurst and Smith to contracts. Alongside Garrett and Okoronkwo, they kept their core unit together. The "engine" of the defense is fueled by veteran players who all helped the Browns defense excel in 2023. As a unit, they led the NFL in total defense – allowing just 270.2 yards per game – and passing defense – allowing 164.7 yards per game.