The final week of the 2024 regular season is upon us. While some teams are preparing for the NFL playoffs and resting players, the Cleveland Browns will use this last week to evaluate their future talent.
Cleveland is set to face the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 18 matchup, a critical game for their AFC North rivals. The Browns still have a chance to lock down the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft with one week to go.
When it comes to identifying future potential, Dorian Thompson-Robinson may be getting his final opportunity to showcase his talents as a member of the Browns. He has struggled to provide offensive firepower in his three starts since taking over the starting job. Offensive weapons such as Elijah Moore, Pierre Strong, and others will also be battling to prove they can contribute to the roster next season.
The Browns’ defense is in the same position as their offensive players: proving their worth. Many talented players have already impressed this season despite the team’s 3-13 overall record. Linebacker Devin Bush and defensive end Isaiah McGuire are two shining examples of players who earned a starting role for the Cleveland defense in 2025.
There are still plenty of positions that will need to be filled for Cleveland next year. We’ll see which players step up and earn their future playing time.