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The Cleveland Browns and general manager Andrew Berry are in one of the most unique positions leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
While it remains unclear as to what the struggling franchise could do in the upcoming draft, the smoke surrounding a potential trade down continues to grow before the event. Berry has an extensive track record of moving down in drafts, and with the lack of top-end talent in the class, many NFL insiders and draft analysts predict that the Browns could trade out of the team's first pick.
When asked about the possibility of trading down in the upcoming draft, Berry told reporters on Thursday that the team will "continue to work" on all of the possibilities at pick No. 6.
"I'd go back to what I've said in the past. Our mindset going into the draft, with our most valuable assets, isn't about trading away [the pick], it's about maximizing the asset," Berry claimed. "And that can, at different times, can come in different forms. It can be selecting a player, it can be trading it for a veteran, trading down, or trading up, so we'll continue to work on all of those possibilities."
After successfully trading back from the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Browns now possess two first-round picks in the upcoming draft. However, there have been multiple reports from NFL insiders that continue to claim the organization wants to move out of the No. 6 pick to accumulate more draft capital.
Looking at some of the potential trade suitors for the Browns, the one team that continues to be named is the Dallas Cowboys, who could be interested in selecting either Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs. Dallas currently owns the No. 12 and No. 20 picks in this year's draft after trading away star pass rusher Micah Parsons, which likely means Cleveland could trade No. 6 and No. 39 for both first-round picks. Unlike the previous draft, it is clear that the Browns would not be able to land a 2027 first-round pick in the deal due to the value of the pick being significantly lower.
If Berry and the front office ultimately decide to move down in the 2026 draft, the organization could potentially secure a total of three first-round picks. This would allow for Cleveland to add a wide receiver and a left tackle to assist newly-hired head coach Todd Monken's offense, while also addressing the secondary unit.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns' Andrew Berry discusses potential trade down in 2026 NFL Draft
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While it remains unclear as to what the struggling franchise could do in the upcoming draft, the smoke surrounding a potential trade down continues to grow before the event. Berry has an extensive track record of moving down in drafts, and with the lack of top-end talent in the class, many NFL insiders and draft analysts predict that the Browns could trade out of the team's first pick.
When asked about the possibility of trading down in the upcoming draft, Berry told reporters on Thursday that the team will "continue to work" on all of the possibilities at pick No. 6.
"I'd go back to what I've said in the past. Our mindset going into the draft, with our most valuable assets, isn't about trading away [the pick], it's about maximizing the asset," Berry claimed. "And that can, at different times, can come in different forms. It can be selecting a player, it can be trading it for a veteran, trading down, or trading up, so we'll continue to work on all of those possibilities."
Will the Browns trade down in the 2026 NFL Draft?
After successfully trading back from the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Browns now possess two first-round picks in the upcoming draft. However, there have been multiple reports from NFL insiders that continue to claim the organization wants to move out of the No. 6 pick to accumulate more draft capital.
Looking at some of the potential trade suitors for the Browns, the one team that continues to be named is the Dallas Cowboys, who could be interested in selecting either Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs. Dallas currently owns the No. 12 and No. 20 picks in this year's draft after trading away star pass rusher Micah Parsons, which likely means Cleveland could trade No. 6 and No. 39 for both first-round picks. Unlike the previous draft, it is clear that the Browns would not be able to land a 2027 first-round pick in the deal due to the value of the pick being significantly lower.
If Berry and the front office ultimately decide to move down in the 2026 draft, the organization could potentially secure a total of three first-round picks. This would allow for Cleveland to add a wide receiver and a left tackle to assist newly-hired head coach Todd Monken's offense, while also addressing the secondary unit.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns' Andrew Berry discusses potential trade down in 2026 NFL Draft
Continue reading...
