The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season with a cap space of just over $17.5 million, following the release of high-salaried players like Dalvin Tomlinson and Juan Thornhill. Their offseason activities were characterized by prudent spending, with the notable acquisition of defensive tackle Maliek Collins. However, the highlight remains Myles Garrett's enormous contract, making him the NFL's highest-paid defensive player at $40 million annually.

Despite these changes, quarterback Deshaun Watson remains the Browns' top earner, with a staggering salary of $35.972 million. Following him are cornerback Denzel Ward at $24.561 million, and Garrett at $21.922 million. This financial landscape poses intriguing questions about the team's roster management and future salary cap implications.