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Browns get concerning update on WR pursuit.
The Cleveland Browns have been active this offseason, addressing the offensive line issues, but there are still some holes elsewhere on the roster.
Cleveland has a clear need at wide receiver, but the Browns have yet to add any talent to the roster. Browns insider Zac Jackson of The Athletic admits that receiver is a glaring hole, and something the team didn’t want to put much money into with a glaring hole at offensive line.
“The wide receiver situation remains bad,” Jackson wrote. “We’ve heard Berry and Monken say they believe Jerry Jeudy will be better than he was in 2025. Even if that’s true, the Browns still lack a dependable No. 1 receiver. That’s probably an issue Berry will attempt to fix in next month’s draft.
“The Browns probably didn’t have the money or an attractive enough quarterback situation to be in on any of the top free-agent wideouts. The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts for a late-round pick swap. Finances likely kept the Browns from truly pursuing that move.”
Instead of trying to trade for Pittman or sign some depth receivers, Cleveland has been quiet as the team has focused on the offensive line.
However, the receiver room is still an issue. And, as of right now, Jerry Jeudy remains the team’s No. 1 option.
Analyst Rips Browns Roster Construction
Cleveland has had one of the worst teams over the past couple of seasons, and Jackson believes that is due to the roster construction.
Jackson doesn’t understand why the Browns didn’t draft any offensive line help last season, with all the pending free agents. The analyst also isn’t pleased with how the team has handled the receiver position.
“The Browns hold two first-round picks, Nos. 6 and 24, and their two most glaring non-quarterback needs are left tackle and wide receiver. The wide receiver class is generally seen by expert draftniks as more deep than top-heavy. So, Cleveland taking two wideouts and then later wading into the post-draft veteran market makes sense.
“But for now, we read the situation as one in which the Browns really need a bounce-back year from Jeudy and are counting on Isaiah Bond to take a leap in his second season. Even if the Browns land on a relatively cheap veteran receiver, everywhere you look is a reminder of how poor the offensive roster construction has been over the previous two offseasons.”
Ultimately, Cleveland will likely use a first-round pick on a receiver to add to the unit.
Cleveland Likes WR Room
Despite the Browns having some clear issues at receiver, GM Andrew Berry likes the unit.
Berry believes the team could add to the unit, but does think the receivers are better than they get credit for.
“I think we can add all across the offense to be honest,” Berry said. “We’re really pleased with some of the younger players we have. Jerry is gonna be a big part of it. And we’re pleased with Isaiah’s (Bond) rookie year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t add to the arsenal. Malachi (Corley), he carved out a nice role.”
Although Berry believes it’s an issue, the Browns have yet to add to the receiver room.