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Browns GM Andrew Berry said the team will not trade star edge rusher Myles Garrett, calling him a 'career Brown' and a cornerstone of the franchise. Garrett had previously requested a trade and signed a four-year, $160 million extension last year; after Cleveland went 5-12 in 2025, the team tweaked his contract to facilitate a potential trade, but Berry declined to revisit the topic, emphasizing Garrett's value to the organization.
Cleveland GM Andrew Berry has used contract restructurings and dummy years to create current salary-cap space, but the Browns face heavy dead-cap charges in 2026 from departed players such as Bitonio, Conklin, Njoku, Teller, and the voided Watson years, with post-June 1 designations spreading some charges into 2026–27 and looming further hits through 2027–28; the strategy prioritizes a younger roster and draft leverage, at the cost of compensatory picks and long-term financial exposure.
Berry’s comments lay out a 2026 QB competition: Deshaun Watson remains on the roster, while Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will compete and outside options will be considered. Because of Watson’s contract, Cleveland won’t cut or trade him in 2026, instead exploring a restructure to enable a 2027 release while keeping updates through July.
At the scouting combine, Browns GM Andrew Berry said they will not rush a 2026 QB1 decision, envisioning Sanders and Watson competing as Dillon Gabriel remains under contract and the club could add another QB in free agency or the draft. Sanders must learn Cleveland's new offense and grow, Watson aims to return healthier, and Berry stressed that competition will guide the process with no limits on adding depth if it helps the roster.
After Kevin Stefanski’s departure, the Browns’ coaching search has become a public, internal power struggle with owner Haslam backing GM Andrew Berry while top candidates slip away. Stefanski’s quick move to Atlanta to pursue the head coach role—and the hiring of Browns OC Tommy Rees by the Falcons—highlights ongoing concerns about Cleveland’s personnel decisions, including a faltering offense, shaky QB situation, and a historically poor special-teams unit that critics say reflect organizational issues more than coaching powder.
The Cleveland Browns have fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after a decline in recent seasons, despite finishing the 2025 season with two wins. General Manager Andrew Berry remains in his position and will lead the search for a new head coach, as the team aims to rebuild and achieve sustainable success.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin publicly criticized Browns GM Andrew Berry for trading quarterback Joe Flacco to the Bengals, expressing concern over the move's impact on the AFC North division balance.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin criticized Browns GM Andrew Berry for trading quarterback Joe Flacco to the Bengals, viewing it as a questionable move, and also expressed concerns about poor field conditions at Acrisure Stadium during their recent game. Tomlin also discussed player roles and upcoming matchups, emphasizing strategic adjustments and team resilience.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin criticized Browns GM Andrew Berry for trading quarterback Joe Flacco to the Bengals, viewing it as a questionable move that signals the Browns' season is effectively over, highlighting tensions and differing perspectives within the NFL on Cleveland's management decisions.
The Cleveland Browns plan to keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, viewing it as an opportunity rather than a problem, despite a smaller roster at other positions.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam clarified that the decision to draft quarterback Shedeur Sanders was made by GM Andrew Berry after discussions, despite speculation that Haslam influenced the pick, highlighting the collaborative process behind the selection.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam clarified that he did not influence the team's decision to pick Shedeur Sanders, attributing the choice to the team's process and GM Andrew Berry.
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry faces scrutiny as the team struggles with a 2-7 record, despite being in a supposed win-now mode. The Browns' significant investment in quarterback Deshaun Watson, including a $230 million contract and multiple first-round picks, has not yielded the expected results, with Watson currently on injured reserve. Berry's future as GM is uncertain, as he must address the team's offensive issues and plan for the future amid financial constraints and a lack of clarity in key positions.
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry gave a lukewarm response when asked about Deshaun Watson's future with the team, following Watson's season-ending Achilles injury. Despite Watson's hefty contract, which complicates any potential move, Berry only stated that it's "possible" Watson could return as quarterback. This non-committal stance is significant given the financial and strategic implications for the Browns, who are struggling this season.
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry was noncommittal about Deshaun Watson's future as the team's starting quarterback in 2025, emphasizing the priority of Watson's recovery from a season-ending Achilles injury. Despite Watson's struggles and the team's poor performance, Berry expressed support for coach Kevin Stefanski's decision to start Watson before his injury. The Browns face significant financial commitments to Watson, with substantial cap hits in the coming years, and have made roster changes amid a disappointing season.