Lima pushes Ken on Albert Breer's idea of the Browns trading for Jameis Winston, but Ken won't budge, refusing to give up any more draft capital for a quarterback while the roster is this depleted. He runs down just how thin Cleveland is at safety, linebacker, and offensive line, and frames this season as a bridge to 2027 rather than one worth mortgaging future picks to patch. Ken also contrasts his younger, more combative self with where he's at now, saying he's resigned to "cleaning up" a mess he didn't create instead of chasing a short-term fix.
The Browns are NOT trading for Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Published Aug 26, 2026, 08:48 AM ETUpdated Aug 26, 2026, 08:47 AM ET
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