At 3-14, the Browns finished their season nowhere close to a postseason return for a playoff berth in 2023, ending the campaign on a six-game losing streak, dead last in the AFC North, tied for the worst record in the NFL and holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

With the biggest quandary looming at who will lead them into the next season at quarterback, the Browns have plenty more significant needs, such as edge help to complement Garrett, adding a wide receiver opposite Jerry Jeudy, replenishing the offensive line and figuring out the running back room.

Though it’s difficult to surmise too much from the short clips of Berry and Garrett talking to Hard Knocks cameras, it seems as though the reigning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year is optimistic after talking to his GM.

“We share in this frustration,” Berry said on Hard Knocks. “I didn’t get the job done this year, quite plainly.”

Speaking prior to a Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Garrett spoke about wanting to end his career in Cleveland, but being just as adamant that he wasn’t on board with a lengthy franchise restructure. After suffering through the worst Browns season since his 0-16 rookie campaign, Garrett is looking to play in important games.