NFL insider reveals Browns' potential plan for 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, the Cleveland Browns have found themselves at the center of national headlines leading up to the highly anticipated event.

After successfully trading down from the No. 2 spot in the previous draft, the struggling franchise now possesses a total of nine picks in this year's draft. This includes two picks in the first round at No. 6 and No. 24, along with a high second-round pick. Despite the draft being less than two weeks away, many fans continue to wonder who the Browns will take in the first round, with both the wide receiver and offensive tackle positions being a primary need for the organization this offseason.

However, there is a good chance that general manager Andrew Berry can trade down in the first round for a second year in a row, as NFL insider Albert Breer reported on Monday that the Browns are one of five teams actively looking to trade down.

"Count the Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns and Commanders among those already looking at trying to drop down in the order to accumulate capital," Breer wrote. "The problem for those five is finding teams to move up."

Could the Browns trade down from pick No. 6?

Last season, the Browns dealt with plenty of controversy, which featured former head coach Kevin Stefanski and the offense in 2025. Still, the organization managed to finish with a 5-12 record, which ultimately forced the team out of the conversation of selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Now, the Browns will look to completely revamp the offense this offseason with newly-hired head coach Todd Monken at the helm in 2026.  In order to set Monken up for success heading into next season, it's clear that Cleveland must load up on draft capital due to the immense amount of depth in this year's class. The 2026 NFL Draft class lacks the top-end talent compared to previous seasons, which is why Berry and the front office could be searching for a trade suitor.

One team that makes perfect sense for a trade-down is the Dallas Cowboys, who also have two first-round picks in this draft after trading away Micah Parsons last offseason. If the Cowboys are truly interested in landing one of the top playmakers in this year's class, such as Ohio State safety Caleb Downs or LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, moving up to the No. 6 pick could almost guarantee the organization to land either prospect in round one.

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: NFL insider reveals Browns' potential plan for 2026 NFL Draft