The Biggest Question: How does the depth chart behind Campbell and Ward shake out?
Lynch explained they are looking for role players that have a physical edge, are dependable, can execute and play winning football.
Last season, players like Harden, Jones and Ross filled in as backups behind both Campbell and Ward. This year, the Browns will use training camp to sort through who will be their role players, which Bryant, Herring, Coats, Avery, Harden and Ross will be in the conversation to fill one of those spots.
Bryant, who signed with the Browns in April, brings veteran experience to the room as he enters his seventh NFL season. He has played in 77 career games, including 11 games with three starts in 2025 with the Texans.
Coats, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, stood out during the Browns offseason program. Lynch highlighted how Coats brings versatility to their room as a rookie.
"He's an extremely bright young guy," Lynch said. "It's important to him, and I'm gonna tell you, like he really plays with an edge. He's a player that can really play at all three levels, and then he's also like a young guy from the aspect that football is relatively new for him. So, he's a guy that has a relatively average floor, but his ceiling is tremendous. He's a good teammate, he's fast, he's aggressive. So, when you see those types of traits on tape, you want to make sure that you get that on your team. "