We are a little over 24 hours after the 2025 NFL trade deadline passed and the Cleveland Browns are pretty much the same team. One defender out, one defender in and two open roster spots on the 53-man roster for a team that is 2-6 but technically not out of the running for the NFL playoffs.

Many were surprised by the lack of moves made by Browns GM Andrew Berry, especially with the poor record, trades made previously and an interest in multiple players on the roster. Cleveland also has a ton of players set to enter free agency that they could have dealt away before losing them.

After processing the decisions not made and speaking to many around the team and league, here are the five reasons the Browns decided not to sell off parts at the deadline:

Browns players want to stay

While ever

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