Why Browns most improved position isn't OL despite 5 new starters

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The Cleveland Browns came into the 2026 NFL offseason with a few very clear needs for their roster, with the offensive line and the wide receiver rooms as clear needs this offseason.

After free agency and the NFL Draft, the Browns found a way to completely address both spots. They added two receivers and five new starting offensive linemen with a few more depth pieces as well.

However, ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi believes the Browns' most-improved position from this past offseason isn't the OL, but rather the WR room.

Why Browns' OL isn't most improved position

"The Browns didn't make a major receiver signing in free agency but double-dipped in the draft, selecting two wideouts with top 40 picks," Oyefusi writes.

KC Concepcion was drafted in Round 1 at pick No. 24, and Denzel Boston went in Round 2 at pick No. 39. Those two made the Browns' WR room the most improved position this offseason for Oyefusi.

But, considering the massive reshuffling of the OL, it's a bit of a surprise that the Browns' most improved position is their WR room when their entire offensive line is different.