Browns Re-sign Blake Whiteheart, Eye Draft for Rebuild

0:00On March 24th, the Cleveland Browns wrapped up another tough year, with just 5 wins and 12 losses landing dead last in the AFC North. Their quarterback situation has drawn heavy criticism since bringing in Dishon Watson, and rookie Shedder Sanders faced his own challenges after, slipping to the 5th round of the 2025 draft. Now, the team is making moves at tight end by resigning Blake Whiteheart to bolster their roster. Whiteheart, a six foot four veteran in his third pro season, carved out a spot on the Browns after going undrafted out of Wake Forest in 20. 23. He bounced from the Arizona Cardinals to Cleveland's practice squad before earning a regular role last year. He saw action in all 17 gains for the Browns, though his stats stayed modest with two catches for four yards. Still, his reliability and growth from a quiet college career where he exploded for 24 receptions, 295 yards, and three. Touchdowns as a senior caught the team's eye. Earlier this week, reports confirmed the Browns locked him down long term, signaling stability amid their rebuild.

1:07Meanwhile, Shedder Sanders, son of Dion, started late in the season but couldn't turn things around. With the number six overall pick in the 2026 draft set for late April, Cleveland eyes more talent to climb out of the division basement.