Browns initial 53-man roster: How each player was acquired and by which GM

The Cleveland Browns have locked in their initial 53-man roster with changes expected on Tuesday, especially at the running back position. The Browns also named Dillon Gabriel as the backup to Joe Flacco, leaving the ever-popular Shedeur Sanders as the third stringer after the Kenny Pickett trade.

Releasing kicker Dustin Hopkins put a small dent into the Cleveland salary cap, but the team could no longer afford his struggles in the kicking game.

Before the first wave of waiver claims hits, where the Browns have second priority, a quick look at the initial 53-man roster and how each player was acquired and by which front office group in Cleveland’s history. • NFL draft: 23 • Free agency & UDFA: 27, including 8 UDFAs • Trade:

NFL Draft

Ray Farmer • OL Joel Bitonio

Sashi Brown