Cleveland Browns Make Trade Offer for Star WR Chris Olave Rejected by Multiple Teams

The Cleveland Browns are actively reshaping their offense following a disappointing 3-14 season, focusing heavily on upgrading their wide receiver and running back positions. They showed interest in acquiring former first-round wide receiver Chris Olave from the New Orleans Saints, but the Saints rebuffed trade inquiries from both Cleveland and Pittsburgh, with Olave not currently being available for trade despite his injury history and past 1,000-yard seasons. The Browns' top returning wide receivers include Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, alongside offseason addition Diontae Johnson, but the lack of a major wide receiver acquisition has left uncertainty in their passing game. On the quarterback front, the Browns have moved on from Deshaun Watson, who is eager to return but is considered unlikely to remain with the team due to injuries, distractions, and a high salary. The Browns have added multiple quarterbacks, including rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, yet the quarterback spot remains unsettled. Additionally, Cleveland drafted two running backs, Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, pushing Jerome Ford toward a possible trade, with the Houston Texans identified as a potential destination due to Ford's skill set and contract situation.