The Cleveland Browns have rounded out their roster by adding young talent in the 2024 NFL draft and signing undrafted free agents afterward.
The Browns used significant assets on defensive tackles and guard in the 2024 NFL draft, meaning both Michael Hall Jr. and Zak Zinter are locks to make the roster. However, all of the Day 3 picks will have to battle it out for a roster spot with established veterans.
With the new rule that practice squad quarterbacks can be elevated an infinite amount of times from the practice squad on gameday, there is a large chance we see the Browns roster just two quarterbacks. This would leave Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Tyler Huntley as two quarterbacks to fight it out for a spot on the practice squad, not the active roster.
Another note within here: running back Nick Chubb is likely to start the season either on Injured Reserve or the Physically Unable to Perform list. He is not listed on this projection.
How could the 53-man roster shake out in Cleveland? Find out below.
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Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) points in celebration from his run for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
QB Jameis Winston
Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) gestures before the game against the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
RB Nick Chubb (starts season on PUP, doesn't count toward 53)
Dec 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
RB Jerome Ford
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball during the second half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
RB D'Onta Foreman
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Onta Foreman (21) practices before the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
RB Nyheim Hines
The Bills’ Nyheim Hines jumps into stands after the first of his two kickoff returns for touchdowns against the Patriots.
WR Amari Cooper
Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
WR Jerry Jeudy
Dec 16, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) stiff arms Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
WR Elijah Moore
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 28: Elijah Moore #8 celebrates a catch against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
WR Cedric Tillman
Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) runs after a catch made in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
WR Jamari Thrash
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) points towards the end zone after completing a pass Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0.
TE David Njoku
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Jets during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
TE Jordan Akins
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins (84) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
TE Giovanni Ricci
Oct 3, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Carolina Panthers fullback Giovanni Ricci (45) against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
OT Jedrick Wills
Jan 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (71) pass blocks at he line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Taco Charlton (98) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
OG Joel Bitonio
Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
C Ethan Pocic
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) under center center Ethan Pocic (55) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
RG Wyatt Teller
Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller (77) in action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
RT Dawand Jones
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
OT James Hudson III
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) celebrates a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
OT Jack Conklin
Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) celebrates after a touchdown by wide receiver Amari Cooper (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelersat FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
OG Michael Dunn
Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates after rushing for a second-half first down with guard Michael Dunn against the Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland.
C Luke Wypler
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 11: Center Luke Wypler #56 of the Cleveland Browns runs a play during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
OG Zak Zinter
Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Zak Zinter (65) against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
DE Myles Garrett
Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts in a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
DE Za'Darius Smith
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 24: Za’Darius Smith #99 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a sack against the Houston Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) rushes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
DE Alex Wright
Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (91) celebrates after a play during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
DE Isaiah McGuire
Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Dec 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrates a tackle for loss against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
DT Quinton Jefferson
September 18, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
DT Shelby Harris
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 17: Shelby Harris #93 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a tackle during the third quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
DT Maurice Hurst
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
DT Jowon Briggs/Siaki Ika
Oct 14, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (middle) rushes from the line of scrimmage against Iowa State Cyclones defensive end David Caulker (left) and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas (right) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
LB Jordan Hicks
Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) celebrates after making an interception in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Dec 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) celebrates during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
LB Devin Bush
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
LB Mohamoud Diabate
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) tackles New York Jets running back Travis Dye (35) during the second half at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
LB Nathaniel Watson
Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates a defensive stop against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
CB Denzel Ward
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 01: Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns runs onto the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CB Martin Emerson Jr.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 17: Martin Emerson Jr. #23 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a fourth quarter stop against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CB Greg Newsome II
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 17: Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns amps up the crowd during the first quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CB Cameron Mitchell
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
CB Justin Hardee
Sep 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Justin Hardee (34) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
CB Tony Brown
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) works up the crowd before facing the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis.
CB Myles Harden
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – AUGUST 31: Defensive back Myles Harden #1 of the South Dakota Coyotes intercepts the ball intended for wide receiver Mekhi Miller #10 of the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
S Grant Delpit
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates a third down stop against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
S Juan Thornhill
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S Rodney McLeod
(Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)
S Ronnie Hickman Jr.
Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
K Dustin Hopkins
Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns place kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) walks off the field after the Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Hopkins kicked the game winning field goal. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
P Corey Bojorquez
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 26: Corey Bojorquez #13 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a squib kickoff during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
LS Charley Hughlett
Nov 29, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) walks on the field during warmups before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Players on last year's 53-man roster left on the outside looking in
Aug 11, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
RB Pierre Strong Jr.
WR David Bell
WR James Proche II
Potentially DT Siaki Ika (listed as a battle with Briggs)
LB Tony Fields II
CB Kahlef Hailassie
S D’Anthony Bell
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