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Cleveland Browns Exploring Trading No. 6 Overall Draft Pick

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5 days ago

February 24, 2026

Cleveland Browns Exploring Trading No. 6 Overall Draft Pick

With the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected defensive tackle out of Michigan, Mason Graham. Just one year later, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry and the rest of the team’s front office is in a very similar position.

Selecting Mason Graham at No. 5 last year was met with mixed, but very passionate opinions. Graham began what turned out to be a productive 2025 draft class. Graham totaled 49 combined tackles as a 22-year-old interior lineman, inside linebacker out of UCLA Carson Schwesinger took home the defensive rookie of the year award after 156 combined tackles and two interceptions, and even Shedeur Sanders collected three wins as a starting quarterback.

If the Browns want a chance at turning five wins into eight to ten wins, they have to hit again with this draft class. It starts with, once again, exploring all possibilities with the No. 6 overall pick in this April’s NFL Draft.

Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) and linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) celebrate in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images | Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

The Browns are open to trading the No. 6 selection

Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot is reporting that Andrew Berry’s front office will look into what deals are possible for the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming rookie draft. The Browns held the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft before dealing it to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The selection turned out to be Heisman trophy winner and two-way phenom Travis Hunter.

“The Browns will explore opportunities to trade down from No. 6 in hopes of finding a blockbuster deal like last year. In 2025, Browns GM Andrew Berry pulled off a draft day trade that will pay dividends for years, moving down three spots to No. 5 with the Jaguars and picking up a second and fourth in 2025 and an extra first-rounder in 2026.”
Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot
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At the NFL Combine on Monday, Berry confirmed to reporters that the team would “absolutely” entertain trade calls and will weigh each package.

Andrew Berry said the Browns will “absolutely” entertain trading the No. 6 overall pick.
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) February 24, 2026
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The Browns used the picks they received from Jacksonville to draft Quinshon Judkins in the second round and Dylan Sampson in the fourth. Both Judkins and Sampson proved they belong in the NFL this season. In 14 games as the starting running back, Judkins rushed for 827 yards and seven touchdowns.

If the Browns think they can draft the player they really want later in the first round while also receiving more draft assets, expect Berry to favor a deal like that rather than risking high on a player they don’t feel as confidently about.

Cleveland’s 2025 draft class is only going to make it easier for the Browns front office to take a deal that gives them more assets. More shots at the target increases the chances of hitting a bullseye, even if it’s still extremely difficult to hit a bullseye.

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14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side

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2 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot at a home Friday.

Police said around 7:15 p.m., officers from the Fifth District got a call for someone shot in the 1400 block of Lakeview Road.

When officers got on scene, a 14-year-old girl was found suffering from a gunshot wound.

Cleveland EMS took her to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in critical condition

A gun was recovered at the scene.

The incident remains under active investigation.

Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

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14 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.

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65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.

Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.

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MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.

Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.

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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?

We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.

What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?

Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?

Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?

Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?

1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?

Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?

Let us know your choice in the comments below!

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