What happened: The Cleveland Browns have signed second-round pick Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, per Adam Schefter. The Toledo product was selected at No. 58 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the deal done, Cleveland has now signed nine of its 10 picks from this year's class.

Why it matters: Locking up day-two picks before the offseason program ramps up matters because it gets the rookie integrated into the playbook without holdout drama. McNeil-Warren projects as a ballhawk safety in a Browns secondary that has leaned on veteran continuity, and getting him on the field early gives Cleveland flexibility on the back end heading into 2026. The team's draft class is now nearly complete, with only one unsigned rookie remaining.

What to watch: Watch for the Browns to close out their rookie class with the final unsigned pick before mandatory minicamp. McNeil-Warren's role in OTAs will signal how quickly Cleveland trusts him in sub packages.