Former Browns scout Scott DiBenedetto breaks down the process behind some of Cleveland's recent draft decisions

Here we'll try to look at the Cleveland Browns veteran players whose roles will be pushed by rookies in the 2025 NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns took a big risk during this year's NFL Draft by trading the No. 2 overall pick and passing on wideout/cornerback Travis Hunter.

In 2023, Chubb was one of the exceptions. According to Over The Cap, Chubb was the second-highest paid running back in the NFL that season ($14.8 million). Only Derrick Henry ($16.3 million) was paid more. Those are salary cap figures.

After a tumultuous 2024 season that saw him change teams four times, wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn't have many teams calling him in free agency.

Last month, Sanders' first media appearance since spring camp came with former NFL star Asante Samuel on the "Say What Needs to be Said" podcast. Sanders has dealt with recent serious medical issues, including emergency surgery in 2023 to treat persistent blood clots in his legs.

While the Cleveland Browns contemplate a move to Brook Park, their current home on Cleveland’s lakefront needs another $2.6 million in emergency repairs.

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns held their second day of mandatory minicamp, and this session focused on quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Picke