Browns Propose Trade for Jaguars OT Walker Little

The deal could change Cleveland's entire 2026 NFL Draft approach.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:26pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the abstract shapes and angles of a football offensive line, conveying the strategic complexity of the Browns' potential trade and draft decisions.A proposed trade for Jaguars offensive tackle Walker Little could reshape the Browns' 2026 NFL Draft plans.Houston Today

The Cleveland Browns have two major needs at offensive tackle and wide receiver heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. One major outlet has proposed a trade idea for Cleveland that would send a conditional 2027 sixth-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for starting offensive tackle Walker Little.

Why it matters

Acquiring Little would allow the Browns to address one of their key needs on the offensive line before the draft, giving them more flexibility with their two first-round picks to potentially focus on wide receiver or other positions of need.

The details

In the proposed trade, the Browns would send a conditional 2027 sixth-round pick to the Jaguars for the 27-year-old Little, who started 14 games for Jacksonville last season. The Jaguars recently signed Cole Van Lanen to a three-year, $51 million deal, making Little expendable. Little has two years and $25 million left on his contract.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching in the coming weeks.

The players

Walker Little

A 27-year-old offensive tackle who has been a starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars over the past three seasons.

Cleveland Browns

An NFL team with needs at offensive tackle and wide receiver heading into the 2026 draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars

An NFL team that recently signed offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen to a lucrative contract, making Walker Little expendable.

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What they’re saying

“Trading for a quality tackle isn't easy, because they're hard to find. But the 6-7, 325-pound Little lost his job in Jacksonville last season, and then the Jags signed his replacement, Cole Van Lanen, to a three-year, $51 million deal. Little is a valuable, versatile backup for Jacksonville, but he's also got two years, $25 million left on his own contract. The Browns' line is a mess, and they need better protection for whichever quarterback they go with. Given Little's contract and the fact he's coming off a down season, he won't cost more than a Day 3 pick, even though his talent exceeds that.”

— Ralph Vacchiano, Fox Sports Analyst

What’s next

The Browns will need to decide whether to pursue the trade for Walker Little ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which could impact their draft strategy and the positions they target with their two first-round picks.

The takeaway

This proposed trade for Walker Little would allow the Browns to address a key need on the offensive line before the draft, giving them more flexibility to focus on wide receiver or other positions of need with their early draft picks.