"It's been years and years since the Browns have had a consistent QB," Jones said on "The Facility." "I believe he's the best one out there, talent-wise. You have to start him Week 1."

it is a perfect time to take a swing at projecting how the Browns ' initial 53-man roster will look when it's unveiled by 4 p.m. Aug. 26.

Regardless of who starts at quarterback for the Browns in 2025, it is widely expected to be another down year for the franchise.

Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb bid an emotional farewell to the franchise and city where he spent the first seven years of his NFL career. Chubb, who signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans last week, thanked the franchise that drafted him and the community he came to call home.