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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 25, 2026 12:16 PM ET

Paul Brown, Lou Groza, Paul Warfield and Ozzie Newsome floated for Browns' Mt. Rushmore

Jim Brown, Otto and Myles anchor the 1946-to-today debate.

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What happened: In a Sunday pregame discussion covering the Cleveland Browns' all-time Mount Rushmore from 1946 to the present, Paul Brown was put forward as the primary choice for the fourth spot alongside Jim Brown, Otto, and Myles. If the selection is restricted strictly to players, the fourth slot narrows to a three-way coin flip among Lou Groza, Paul Warfield, and Ozzie Newsome.

Why it matters: The 4 seed at 4-2 following a 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 18. The modern roster has already undergone major changes this season after trading Myles Garrett to the Rams and signing defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $30 million extension with $23 million guaranteed.

By the numbers: Cleveland stands at 4-2 on a one-game winning streak in the No. 4 seed after topping Baltimore 13-10 on Oct. 18, while averaging 3.6 yards per carry under Todd Monken.

What to watch: Cornerback Denzel Ward (right hand) is active for Cleveland's game against the Tennessee Titans alongside newly activated running back Dylan Sampson. Ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, the Browns also face a decision on whether to retain wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.

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