What happened: The Cleveland Browns have hired veteran NFL executive Ryan Grigson as Senior Football Advisor. The team also promoted Chris Cooper to Senior Vice President of Football Administration.

Why it matters: Grigson brings years of front-office experience to a Browns organization continuing to reshape its football operations staff this offseason. The promotion of Cooper signals internal continuity in the team's football administration as Cleveland builds toward the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch how Grigson's advisory role influences Cleveland's roster decisions heading into the 2026 season, and whether additional front-office moves follow.