Cleveland Browns Expected To Trade Multiple Veterans Before Deadline Amid 1-5 Season

The Cleveland Browns, struggling with a 1-5 record, are expected to be active sellers in the upcoming NFL trade deadline but not to the extent of a full fire sale. They have already made trades involving quarterback Joe Flacco and cornerback Greg Newsome II, and could move running back Jerome Ford and tight end David Njoku, both of whom have rookies encroaching on their playing time and are on expiring contracts. Offensive linemen Wyatt Teller and Joel Bitonio are also potential trade candidates, with projections suggesting Teller could be traded to the Eagles and Bitonio to the Broncos, although trading two starting linemen midseason would be unusual. Browns rookie Harold Fannin Jr. has emerged as a key player, possibly signaling a shift away from veterans like Njoku. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens, also 1-5, may look to trade veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy and running back Keaton Mitchell if they fall out of playoff contention. Overall, the Browns are likely to make one or two more moves to extract value for aging players while preparing for future drafts, as they already possess an excess of draft picks for 2026.