Browns' Free Agency Moves Set Stage for Draft

0:00On March 21st, the Cleveland Browns kept the momentum going in week 2 of the 2026 free agency period after shoring up their offensive. Line early on, General Manager Andrew Berry added depth with a smart signing of past Russia AJ. Epinisa on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a potential bargain from the Buffalo Bills. Now their biggest gap stand out at left tackle, wide receiver, quarterback, tight end, and safety heading into the draft with nine picks. They also brought in veterans for the interior line and resigned key pieces, giving them stability up front while creating room to target premium, talent later. This leaves them flexible with two first round selections to build around new offensive coordinator, Todd Munkin's run heavy scheme. Fans and analysts see these moves as a solid foundation, reducing pressure on the draft while spotlighting urgent needs like a franchise quarterback and playmakers outside. The secondary gets a boost too after Epinisa's arrival, but contract years for key safeties

1:04at urgency. A fresh seven-round mock draft reflects this, starting with Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs at pick six overall for immediate defensive help, then Alabama left tackle Kaden Proctor at 24 to lock down the blindside. Under rounds, a speedy wider receiver from Louisville, a gritty guard from Georgia Tech. Penn State quarterback Drew Aller on day three, plus tight, inns, a linebacker, and an edge rusher to round out depth. These projections position the brows to contend quickly, blending free agency savvy with draft upside for a balanced roster overhaul.