Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam downplayed the popular narrative that the franchise has its eyes on Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft. Haslam acknowledged his relationship with the Manning family as a Tennessee alumnus on Tuesday, but stopped short of speculating on rumors of his franchise's plan next spring.

Owner Jimmy Haslam is connected to the Tennessee football program and, by virtue, Peyton Manning. Texas' prodigal quarterback, of course, is Manning's nephew. Between Haslam's relationship with the family and the SEC, and a knack for making headlines, it makes sense to connect those dots. Haslam responsibly shut down those rumors on Tuesday.

Fresh off a 3-14 finish in 2024 and a loaded quarterback room featuring Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, owner Jimmy Haslam was recently pressed on offseason chatter linking the Browns to Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning.