Cleveland Browns news (5/5): Welcome to Cleveland, Mr. Green!

Cleveland Browns

• Why the Browns turned down a blockbuster swap with the Cowboys in the 2026 NFL draft (cleveland.com) – In the run-up to the NFL Draft, rumors swirled that the Cowboys might try to trade up from No. 12 to No. 6 with the Browns, presumably to draft Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. While those conversations hadn’t actually taken place at that point, the Cowboys did call the Browns when they were on the clock at No. 9.
• Pair of NFC teams floated as landing spots that the Cleveland Browns could trade QB Dillon Gabriel to before the season (A to Z Sports) – There’s a real possibility the Cleveland Browns try to trade QB Dillon Gabriel ahead of his second season. But what NFL team could he be traded to?
• Browns’ draft class hides a name already threatening to flip the depth chart (DPD) – The Cleveland Browns put together an exciting 2026 Draft class, and a lot of these rookies could become immediate contributors.

NFL

• Packers sign vet QB Tyrod Taylor (Acme Packing Company) – A new challenger enters the backup quarterback battle behind Jordan Love.
• Ravens coach on QB Diego Pavia: ‘Show us what you can do’ (ESPN) – As the Baltimore Ravens wrapped up their rookie minicamp Sunday, coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about decorated Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, saying it’s his time to seize an opportunity.
• Matt Ryan doesn’t ‘know what to expect’ in Falcons’ quarterback battle, but is high on offensive additions (NFL.com) – Atlanta’s new era with Kevin Stefanski as head coach begins with a massive question under center. So far, the Falcons don’t quite know what to expect from the quarterbacks’ room.