Cleveland Browns news (4/12): Finding joy in draft shenanigans

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Marlin Klein #17 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Braydon Brus #33 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL is deep into preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft, which means it is time for smokescreens, leaked reports about players rising or falling on draft boards, and the usual shenanigans associated with draft season. The Cleveland Browns are always in the mix because, as “everyone knows,” general manager Andrew Berry can’t resist making a trade to accumulate futures draft assets.

This year, there is speculation that the Browns could move down in the first round from the No. 6 overall selection, possibly move their second first-round pick (No. 24 overall) for a first-round selection in 2027, potentially package a Day 2 selection to move back into the first round, and everything in between.

That all sounds fun, except for the constant trading down part, but everyone involved needs to remember that no one really knows what will happen once the draft opens on April 23. Teams may want to trade down, but they have to find a trade partner interested in trading up. And while it is never a bad idea to have Jerry Jones on speed dial, there are only so many gullible people willing to deal in a draft that is light on top quarterbacks.

In the end, it is all basically harmless and just another example of how the NFL owns the attention of media and fans 365 days a year. Enough about that, let’s get the day going with the latest edition of the Sunday Dawg Chow. Dawgs By Nature Browns mock draft: 2 All-Offense versions, 1 with Cowboys trade down (Jared Mueller) – 2 Cleveland Browns mock drafts, both are all-offense, 1 with Cowboys trade down.