Overview
- Cleveland has brought in former Jaguars and 49ers GM Trent Baalke in a consultant-like capacity, according to a CBS Sports report echoed by multiple outlets.
- The role is advisory with no details announced, and he is expected to offer input to Andrew Berry on roster and draft evaluations.
- The Browns have recently used other former GMs for short stints, with Tom Telesco assisting during the 2026 draft, as noted by Cleveland.com.
- Baalke led Jacksonville from 2021 to 2024 with a 25-43 record and one playoff win after an earlier stint running San Francisco from 2010 to 2016.
- After his 2025 exit from Jacksonville, interest in him for another GM job was limited and he spent last season out of the NFL before taking this spot.