The Browns agreed to terms with LB Jerome Baker.

Fantasy Impact: Baker spent last season with the Seahawks and Titans. He'll add depth and experience in the linebacker room for Cleveland.

The Browns re-signed CB Tony Brown II.

Fantasy Impact: Brown will likely remain in primarily a special teams role for Cleveland.

The Browns signed OG Teven Jenkins. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jenkins spent three seasons as a starter for the Bears. The big knock on him has been staying healthy, but he should help out the offensive line for Cleveland if he can stay healthy.

WR DeAndre Carter (hamstring) is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Browns, per league sources. The 31-year-old, who turns 32 in April, played 13 games for the Bears in 2024, notching nine catches for 72 yards without a score on sparse offensive snaps. Carter also handled kickoff and punt returns before a hamstring injury sidelined him for the final four weeks. His special teams prowess will likely define his role in Cleveland. (Source: Jordan Schultz)

Fantasy Impact: Carter’s move to Cleveland won’t ripple most fantasy pools—his nine grabs in 2024 scream roster filler, not starter. His return skills matter for real football, but offensive snaps will stay slim, keeping him off the radar outside return-yardage leagues. The hamstring’s healed, but at 32, he’s a depth piece—dynasty managers can skip him, and redraft players won’t notice. He’s a non-factor unless injuries gut the Browns’ WR room.

The Browns signed RT Jack Conklin to a one-year, $10 million restructured contract. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Conklin had his struggles last year both with injuries and on the field when he was healthy. He'll look to bounce back next year for Cleveland.

The Seahawks are expected to host S D'Anthony Bell for a visit. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bell was not tendered as a restricted free agent by the Browns after spending the past three years in Cleveland. He would hold a depth role in the secondary if he lands in Seattle.

The Browns will not tender an offer to restricted free agent QB Bailey Zappe, making him a free agent. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Zappe made one start during his time with Cleveland. He'll compete for a backup role with another team.

The Browns agreed to terms with DT Maliek Collins on a two-year, $20 million contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Collins was released by the 49ers earlier this week. He quickly lands with Cleveland where he'll get $13 million guaranteed. He will take on a starting role on the Browns defensive line after they released Dalvin Tomlinson.

The Browns re-signed LB Devin Bush to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bush held a rotational role in Cleveland last season. He'll likely continue to hold a similar role heading into next season.

The Eagles traded Kenny Pickett to the Browns for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round draft pick. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The status of Deshaun Watson remains uncertain heading into next season. Pickett could get a chance to compete to start depending on what else the Browns do at the position the rest of the offseason.

The Giants agreed to terms with free agent OT James Hudson III. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hudson underwent shoulder surgery back in October. He has started 17 career games at offensive tackle in four seasons with the Browns. He'll add depth at tackle for the Giants.

The Browns released DT Dalvin Tomlinson. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tomlinson will be free to sign with any team when the new league year begins. The move will create $6.4 million in cap space for Cleveland. He should have no problem finding a new team in free agency.

Veterean quarterback Jameis Winston is reportedly in conversations with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers to join in a back up role. (Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: After spending time in Tampa, New Orleans, and Cleveland, it seems Winston could be ready for the West Coast after reportedly being in talks with two California teams looking for a backup option. While Winston can be unreliable when he plays, he is a well-liked locker room presence and has the capabilities to flip a game with his aggressive style of play, making him an intriguing QB2 for NFL teams.

Browns EDGE Myles Garrett finalized a contract extension Sunday averaging 40 million dollars per year, with 123.5 million dollars guaranteed, per league sources. The deal, which includes a no-trade clause, ties Garrett to Cleveland through 2030 after he pushed for a trade in February—a request the team refused to consider. Drafted first overall in 2017, Garrett has piled up double-digit sacks for seven straight seasons and claimed the Browns’ first Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023, cementing his elite status. (Source: Adam Schefter)

Fantasy Impact: Garrett’s megadeal keeps him a fantasy IDP cornerstone—his sack streak and 2023 DPOY nod make him a no-brainer top EDGE pick. Staying in Cleveland with a no-trade clause ensures lineup stability, a boon for dynasty leagues counting on his elite production. His 2024 numbers held strong despite team woes, so expect more of the same in 2025. Non-IDP players won’t blink, but he’s a lock for early IDP drafts—book it.

The Browns are not tendering a contract to EDGE James Houston. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Houston was claimed off waivers by Cleveland last season after he was released by the Lions. He'll likely find a new landing spot in free agency.

The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contracting, clearing nearly $36 million in cap space. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Browns will owe Watson a minimum salary in 2025 and $46 million in 2026. It remains unclear what his status will be heading into next season after rupturing his Achilles in Week 7 of last year.

Joel Bitonio is set to return to the Browns in 2025. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bitonio had been considering retirement, but he will remain with Cleveland for a 12th season. He started all 17 games last year.

The Browns tendered restricted free agent TE Blake Whiteheart. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Whiteheart caught six passes for 51 yards and one touchdown across 11 games played last season. He figures to remain in a depth role.

The Browns tendered restricted free agent LB Winston Reid. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Reid appeared in 16 games with three starts last season. He totaled 15 tackles with two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

Browns GM Andrew Berry says he expects Nick Chubb to hit open market when free agency starts. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is still possible Chubb returns to Cleveland, but the fact that they are letting him test the open market shows he likely isn't a priority. Chubb is coming off multiple season-ending injuries, so he may need to sign a short-term, prove-it deal where ever he ends up. It is unclear if he will return to his old form at 29 years old.