Cleveland Browns Ranked NFL's Worst Roster for 2025 Season

Pro Football Focus (PFF) has ranked the Cleveland Browns as having the worst roster in the NFL entering the 2025 season, following a disastrous 3-14 record in 2024 and significant roster turnover including the loss of key starters like Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb. Despite the negative ranking, Browns analyst Zac Jackson and some fans argue that the roster is stronger than perceived, especially compared to the previous playoff-bound 2023 team, though the quarterback situation remains a major concern. Defensively, the Browns maintain strength with standout players like Myles Garrett and Mason Graham, who have earned high PFF grades, but the offense struggles significantly, finishing last in offensive PFF grade and EPA per play last season. The Browns are projected to have the lowest scoring offense in 2025, averaging only 18.6 points per game, well behind teams like the Buffalo Bills, with new quarterbacks unlikely to reverse the trend quickly. Key rookies such as Shedeur Sanders and Quinshon Judkins bring hope but face the challenge of lifting an offense marked by inconsistency and lack of reliable scoring options. Head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry face pressure to improve the offense and justify their roles, as the Browns seek to avoid another disappointing season despite a solid defensive foundation.