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The Cleveland Browns' quarterback carousel continues to spin at a furious pace.
Monday, the team signed former Eastern Michigan passer Brogan Roback, at least the fifth new quarterback on the roster since the 2017 regular season ended.
Roback (6-3, 215), a rookie, started 34 games in college and set school records for passing touchdowns (57) and yards of total offense (8,876).
The Browns acquired Tyrod Taylor from the Bills in a trade at the outset of free agency, while veteran backup Drew Stanton was signed on March 30. Baker Mayfield was the first overall pick of the draft, and former Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave signed April 30 but was waived after a week.
In case you're keeping track, last year's 0-16 squad ended the season with rookie starter DeShone Kizer and fellow youngsters Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan. All three have since been traded, Kizer going to Green Bay, Kessler to Jacksonville and Hogan to Washington.
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32. Colts (32): Did Chris Ballard pick optimal players after Quenton Nelson? Is Andrew Luck any closer to throwing? Questions still far exceed answers.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports
31. Jets (30): Snagging Sam Darnold a stroke of good fortune this franchise rarely enjoys. But given state of roster, no reason to rush him into lineup.
Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports
30. Bills (28): Quite a rankings tumble for playoff team. But Buffalo booted its quarterback, saw its O-line decimated and is unproven in several key spots.
Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Spor
29. Dolphins (31): Virtually everything rides on Ryan Tannehill's ability to recalibrate to league, and offense to him. Suh-less defense remains mystery.
Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Spor
28. Browns (25): Their navigation of draft board open to serious debate. That said, roster continues to rapidly improve for team that may approach 8-8.
Phil Long, AP
27. Seahawks (18): Didn't feel like they did enough to address pressing needs ... unless RB Rashaad Penny makes O-line shine, keeps defense off field.
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26. Raiders (23): Seems several of their rookies will need additional time to acclimate to NFL. Apropos since team, Gruden headed for adjustment period.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
25. Bears (24): GM Ryan Pace has had louder first-rate offseason, upgrading around Mitchell Trubisky. But like Bucs, can Bears compete in division yet?
Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports
24. Buccaneers (26): GM Jason Licht has quietly had potentially first-rate offseason, and his club looks far tougher. Will it translate in loaded NFC South?
Chris O'Meara, AP
23. Bengals (27): They've got talent, which seems upgraded by draft class, to return to relevance quickly ... assuming Marvin Lewis can re-engineer DNA.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
22. Lions (20): "Meh" is becoming ubiquitous ... but it aptly describes Detroit, which feels 7-9-ish as team tries to adapt to rookie coach Matt Patricia.
Carlos Osorio, AP
21. Ravens (22): With one playoff appearance since Super Bowl XLVII, it had become apparent reset was needed. Outgoing GM Ozzie Newsome evidently agreed.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports
20. Redskins (19): Upwardly mobile? Alex Smith could make 'em quickly forget about Captain Kirk. Allen and Payne could have dramatic effect from D-line.
Jose Luis Magana, AP
19. Cowboys (17): With Zeke and ever better O-line, they're built to grind opponents. But passing game, questionable D mean trouble if they fall behind.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
18. Cardinals (21): Reminder — they were 8-8 in 2017. Don't sleep on team with sixth-ranked D that gets David Johnson back now that QB issue is solved.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
17. Giants (29): They got best player in draft, RB Saquon Barkley, and arguably best overall rookie crop. With OBJ on mend, Big Blue primed for big boost.
Catalina Fragoso, USA TODAY Sports
16. 49ers (14): A full season in Kyle Shanahan's system plus getting a full season out of Jimmy G fuel buzz. But do Niners have enough at skill positions?
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
15. Chiefs (16): All six of their draft picks were devoted to defensive side. Only thing this squad may lack is meaningful experience for QB Pat Mahomes.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
14. Titans (15): Owners of second-easiest schedule, they could be nasty if receiving corps steps up and new coach Mike Vrabel has expected impact.
Wade Payne, AP
13. Panthers (12): They have new offensive coordinator but no traditional lead back. Thomas Davis suspensions hurts, and secondary still a question.
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports
12. Texans (13): Deshaun Watson's on way back. J.J. Watt's on way back. Houston owns league's easiest schedule. Could be a force with sufficient blocking.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
11. Broncos (11): Bradley Chubb headlines what looks to be impact draft. New QB Case Keenum is apparently already winning over locker room. They're back.
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports
10. Packers (10): Aaron Rodgers is back (and comfortably golfing). New GM Brian Gutekunst beefed up D. But Pack must overcome league's roughest schedule.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports
9. Steelers (7): Still look legit. But Pittsburgh hasn't been able to remotely address Ryan Shazier's absence, and Le'Veon Bell distraction drags on.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports
8. Jaguars (6): They're going to leave a mark. A team that was already rugged only got tougher and deeper during free agency and draft. AFC outlier.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
7. Saints (5): Riddle us this — if you're OK investing two first rounders into a pass rusher, why not pursue a proven player like franchised Ziggy Ansah?
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
6. Chargers (9): Combo of pass rushers, corners and first rounder Derwin James may comprise league's top nickel D. Bolts might finally be Lombardi-caliber.
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports
5. Rams (4): Case to be made they won offseason after trades for Cooks, Talib and Peters plus Suh signing. Yet "offseason champs" rarely win Super Bowl.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
4. Vikings (3): NFL's top-paid QB was ranked 94th-best player by peers. Ouch. Good reminder that championship-caliber roster must adjust to Kirk Cousins.
Jim Mone, AP
3. Falcons (8): GM Thomas Dimitroff managed to draft four studs onto roster that had few flaws. No team was closer to eliminating Eagles than this crew.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
2. Patriots (2): They won't admit drafting for need but picked replacements for Solder, Butler, Lewis, Amendola. Now they must replace TB12's doldrums.
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1. Eagles (1): TE Dallas Goedert was a nice draft pickup. Second-string D-line better than most top units. Now it's just down to Carson Wentz's recovery.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
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