Cleveland Browns may consider drafting quarterback Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft, raising questions about the future of current QB Shedeur Sanders. The Browns have first-round picks at No. 6 and 24 overall.
Key points
Cleveland Browns may draft Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders' future with the team is uncertain
Browns have first-round picks at No. 6 and 24
Only one CBS Sports mock draft projects Simpson to the Browns
Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel are also under contract
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The future of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders and others would be in doubt if the franchise takes Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft, a possibility that general manager Andrew Berry hasn't exactly ruled out ahead of the first round.
The Browns hold multiple first-round picks at No. 6 and 24 overall, but only Pete Prisco projects Cleveland taking Simpson on Day 1 among six CBS Sports mock drafts.
"I'd say I don't love dealing in hypotheticals," Berry said when asked about Sanders' future if a quarterback is selected, via the Akron Beacon Journal. "I guess I'd say this, like, if we add a quarterback, we have a lot of love for our quarterbacks in the room. That decision would be made independently of anything we add to the room."
Watson, who is competing with Sanders and Gabriel for the starting job per first-year coach Todd Monken, did not play during the 2025 season following a severe Achilles injury in 2024.
"That's a little bit more arc than science, I don't think you can go in there blindly and think and say, 'Hey, we're going to treat this past season the same way we thought of the 2024 season'," Berry said about Watson. "He was obviously hurt, and it affected his performance. How you do that, how you weight and how you come to your decisions may be different from building to building, but it's just something you work through and try to make the best call that you can."
Q&A
What are the implications of the Browns drafting Ty Simpson in 2026?
Drafting Ty Simpson could signal uncertainty for current quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, potentially reshaping the team's future.
Who are the quarterbacks currently under contract with the Browns for 2026?
The Browns currently have Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel under contract for the 2026 season.
What picks do the Browns have in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns hold two first-round picks at No. 6 and No. 24 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which mock drafts project the Browns to take Ty Simpson?
Only Pete Prisco projects the Browns to select Ty Simpson among six CBS Sports mock drafts for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Simpson's father, Jason, is the coach at UT Martin.
"My dad and coach Monken go way back. They talk often," Simpson said at the NFL combine, via Cleveland.com. "He texted him when he got the job, and they've texted a little bit (since), so if I had the opportunity to play for the Browns, it would be a dream come true."
Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said this week the Dolphins have no interest in trading De'Von Achane amid ongoing contract negotiations. Achane rushed for a career-high 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025. Achane enters the final year of his rookie contract and is set to get a monstrous extension.
"He's not available for trade," Sullivan said, a day before Achane showed up for voluntary workouts. "Things are going good -- we've had some positive conversations over the past couple days, trending in the right direction. He's obviously very important to what we're doing ... We'll get to where we need to be, one way or another."
New favorite at No. 2 overall
The New York Jets face a decision with their first pick. Former Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese is the favorite to be the franchise's choice with the second selection, per FanDuel Sportsbook's latest odds. That lines up with what CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones is hearing this week.
A hybrid defender with the Buckeyes, Reese accumulated 69 tackles (10 for losses) and 6.5 sacks last season and it's the positional versatility and raw athleticism — size (6-foot-4, 241 pounds) and speed (4.47-second 40-yard dash) — that makes him a hot commodity.
At his best, Reese will be a difference-maker off the edge, akin to Micah Parsons, or a defender coaching staffs aren't afraid to drop into coverage or ask to play at outside linebacker.
Omar Cooper is rising among wide receivers
The former Indiana star is picking up steam nearing the draft and could go as high as the third receiver taken ahead of Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson. KC Concepcion, Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate rank ahead of Cooper, who balled out at the NFL combine.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza targeted Cooper 91 times, leading to 69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. Cooper represented aA strong, physical threat in the slot for Indiana's national championship team.
