BEREA, Ohio — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who is close to Peyton Manning from Manning’s playing days at Tennessee, brushed off a report last week that he’s already eyeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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.