Berry cautioned that first-day trades are rare, and while he’s checking in with opponents and listening to potential deals, he does not expect to part with core players to move the roster forward.
The Browns hold the No. 6 overall pick in the first round and boast an established quarterback and elite defenders, including Myles Garrett and the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, along with Carson Schwesinger, giving them top-10 flexibility.
Berry described the trade-back process as ongoing but not something he could handicap at this moment, noting that discussions with teams seeking to consolidate picks into the top-10 are common throughout the week and weekend.
Fans have shown interest in Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, whom Berry called an excellent player and an excellent kid. He framed Downs within a broader trend toward position-less defensive backs and noted that such hybrids—similar to Kyle Hamilton and Nick Emmanwori—are increasingly valued in today’s league.
The Browns’ philosophy appears to favor leveraging the top-10 pick with thoughtful roster moves rather than wholesale veteran trades, while remaining open to options that could strengthen the roster in the near term based on how the draft unfolds.
