Browns' draft still affected by Deshaun Watson trade. Team without first-round pick for 3rd year

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. For the third straight year, Cleveland is without a first-round pick after shipping three along with a handful of late-round selections to the Houston Texas in 2022 for Watson, who has yet to deliver a championship or even a playoff win. CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that's never been to one.