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Finds groove in Cleveland Thomas tallied 11 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over nine games with the Chiefs and Browns in 2024.
Impact Thomas was traded from the Cardinals to the Chiefs right before the start of the regular season, but his time in Kansas City was brief. He played just six defensive snaps across four games before being waived in late November. The Browns claimed him one day after being waived, and he impressed as a reserve defensive lineman down the stretch, recording 11 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in five games. The 25-year-old edge rusher remains under contract through 2025 and is expected to stay in Cleveland. Thomas flashed potential over his 61 defensive snaps with the Browns late in the season, so he could serve as a reliable reserve defensive end during the team's 2025 campaign.
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Underwhelms in Cleveland Ford (forearm) recorded 13 total tackles across 17 games in 2024.
Impact Ford primarily played a reserve role for the Browns' defense this season, making no starts over his 17 appearances. The veteran cornerback logged just 56 defensive snaps compared to his 150 in 2023, which explains the significant drop in his tackle total from 28 to 13 in 2024. He's now set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason after signing a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Browns last offseason. If Ford stays in Cleveland for 2025, he's expected to remain a depth piece in the team's secondary while also contributing on special teams.
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Career year in 2024 Kamara accumulated 15 total tackles over 11 games in 2024.
Impact The fourth-year pro from Stony Brook had the most productive season of his career in 2024, setting new career highs in total tackles, games played and defensive snaps logged (262). His lone start came in Cleveland's Week 18 loss to the Ravens, where he recorded six total tackles while playing 87 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Kamara, who's under contract through the 2025 season, is expected to remain one of the Browns' top reserve defensive linemen next year.
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Injuries derail 2024 campaign Hurst (ankle) recorded 16 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, over eight games in 2024.
Impact The 29-year-old defensive tackle finished Cleveland's season on injured reserve, missing nine games due to an ankle injury. This appears to be a recurring theme for Hurst, who has now been sidelined for 45 regular-season games over the past four seasons in the NFL. Hurst played over 40 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps in three games this year, recording seven total tackles in those contests. He's now set to be an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year, $1.8 million deal with Cleveland last offseason. Given his continued injury struggles, Hurst is likely to sign another one-year prove-it contract this offseason after missing more than half his team's games in 2024.
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Down year in 2024 Okoronkwo tallied 23 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024.
Impact The veteran defensive tackle saw his production decline significantly this season compared to 2023, recording fewer tackles (31 to 23), fewer sacks (4.5 to 3.0) and fewer passes defended (one to zero) in 2024, despite playing in two more games. Okoronkwo made five starts this season, recording just eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in those contests. He's now entering the final season of a three-year, $19 million deal signed with Cleveland in 2022. Expect Okoronkwo to remain one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen heading into the 2025 season.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss 'significant' time in 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, a setback that could sideline him for the entire 20...4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Watson ruptures Achilles again, could miss 2025 season after new surgery
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Suits up for all 17 games in 2024 Mitchell tallied 24 tackles (16 solo) and two passes defensed across 17 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
Impact Mitchell began the year in a rotational role on defense, but he was thrust into a more notable gig down the stretch due to the placement of Greg Newsome (hamstring) on IR in Week 15. The 2023 fifth-round pick will spend the offseason working to progress in his development, though he figures to return to a reserve role for the 2025 campaign.
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Has setback with Achilles injury After rupturing his Achilles again, Watson underwent another surgery Thursday to address the injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
Impact As a result of the setback, Watson's 2025 season could now be in jeopardy. Look for further details regarding Watson's estimated recovery timeline to emerge in the coming days and weeks, but the Browns figure to fortify their depth at the quarterback position this offseason, via free agency, trade or through the 2025 NFL draft in which Cleveland holds the No. 2 overall selection.
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Steps up in Year 2 McGuire racked up 36 tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 sacks, plus three forced fumbles across 16 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
Impact McGuire ramped up his involvement on defense Year 2, managing to close out the year as a clear starter. The 2023 fourth-round pick suited up for just four games as a rookie, but he's now demonstrated a legitimate ability to contribute on defense. He'll spend the offseason looking to further his development in Cleveland's scheme.
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Plays all 17 games in 2024 McLeod racked up 39 tackles (28 solo), five passes defensed, one defensive touchdown and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
Impact McLeod saw increased playing time during the 2024 campaign due to injuries elsewhere in Cleveland's secondary, but the 34-year-old veteran looked definitively more comfortable in a rotational role. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but a reunion with the Browns may not be out of the question.
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Jets, Jags, Browns to host games in London as part of 2025 international slate
The Browns, Jaguars and Jets will each play a home game in London next season as part of the 2025 NFL International Series.4 DAYS AGO
Makes 45 stops in 2024 Hickman tallied 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
Impact Hickman missed three games due to injury but overall impressed in Year 2, while increasing his production across the board compared to his rookie season. During the offseason, it's possible he gets a chance to truly compete with Juan Thornhill and/or Grant Delpit for a starting gig at safety. Hickman is entering the final year of his contract with the Browns, though he'll be a restricted free agent in 2026.
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Suits up for 11 games in 2024 Thornhill racked up 49 tackles (31 solo) and three passes defensed across 11 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
Impact Thornhill has been limited to 11 regular-season games in both of his first seasons with the Browns, despite having logged 16 or more appearances in all four of his years with the Chiefs from 2019-22. He remains under contract with Cleveland for one more year, but at this point even if healthy, it's not a guarantee that the experienced safety will regain the playmaking ability that previously allowed him to rank as a fringe fantasy asset in IDP formats.
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Finishes historic season Garrett recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, in Week 18's loss to the Ravens.
Impact Garrett finished the regular season with 47 tackles, including 14.0 sacks, over 17 games played. He also set an NFL record, becoming the first player to achieve at least 14.0 sacks in four consecutive seasons. With two years left on his contract, Garrett is slated to return to Cleveland in 2025; however, the defensive end sent a message to the organization in December that he doesn't want to endure another rebuild. He wants to win now and needs to hear the team's plans to come back from its 3-14 season, or else Garrett could request a trade.
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Starts 11 games in 2024 Diabate finished the 2024 season with 70 tackles (35 solo) and three pass breakups across 13 games with Cleveland.
Impact Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2023, Diabate appeared in 16 games as a rookie but played just 27 snaps on defense. His playing time on defense skyrocketed in Diabate's second season, seeing 581 snaps on that side of the ball. Starting linebackers Jordan Hicks and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah combining to miss 14 contests allowed Diabate to get more of a chance to play. Diabate is signed through the 2025 campaign.
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Career-best 80 tackles in 2024 Emerson (ankle) finished the 2024 season with 80 tackles (62 solo), five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 games with Cleveland.
Impact Emerson started a career-high 15 games during the 2024 campaign, and the 2022 third-round pick has missed just one game since entering the league. His 80 tackles marked a new career best, but his pass deflections number of five was way down from previous seasons of 14 and 15 in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Emerson is scheduled to head into the final year of his rookie contract and could be a candidate for an extension this offseason. He injured his ankle in the Week 18 season finale, and the extent of the issue isn't yet publicly known.
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Career-high 111 tackles in 2024 Delpit finished the 2024 regular season with 111 tackles (68 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 16 games.
Impact It was a disappointing season for the 3-14 Browns, whose defense gave up the third-most points per game in the NFL in 2024 (25.6). Delpit didn't record an interception for the first time in his four-year NFL career, but he did lead the Browns in combined and solo tackles and finished tied with Quentin Lake for seventh-most combined tackles among safeties. Delpit has logged at least 100 tackles in two of four NFL regular seasons.
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Las Vegas Raiders fire general manager Tom Telesco after just one year
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One year left on contract Bell (hip) will enter the final year of his rookie deal this offseason.
Impact Bell underwent season-ending surgery for a dislocated hip in September. He never got a chance to showcase himself during Cleveland's 3-14 season in which there were opportunities for players like Bell. It's unclear where he stands with regards to the injury, but Bell enters the final season of his rookie deal as one of the more experienced rostered receivers on an offense that will undergo change during the offseason.
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Enters final year of rookie deal Woods (knee) recorded seven catches on 18 targets for 65 yards over five games played for the Browns in 2024.
Impact All of Woods' playing time came during a five-week stretch between Weeks 12 and 17, before a knee injury prevented him from suiting up for the regular-season finale. He was on the field a lot during those games, serving as the third wideout for a struggling offense. It was the most playing time he's had in three seasons with Cleveland, which drafted him in the sixth round of the 2022 draft. He enters the final year of his rookie deal and could gain a greater role in 2025, when the Browns are expected to enact change on offense.
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