The Cleveland Browns are making it known they'll be looking at other sites in Northeast Ohio for a new stadium if things at the the current stadium don't work out.

The current lease on the lakefront expires in 2028.

The Browns released a statement on "X" on future stadium planning.

"We've been clear on how complex future stadium planning can be. One certainty is our commitment to greatly improving fan experience while also creating a transformative and lasting impact to benefit all of Northeast Ohio. We understand the magnitude of opportunity with a stadium project intent on driving more large-scale events to our region and are methodically looking at every possibility. We appreciate the collaborative process with the City of Cleveland an the leadership of Mayor Bibb in analyzing the landbridge and renovating the current stadium. At the same time, as part of our comprehensive planning efforts, we are also studying other potential stadium options in Northeast Ohio at various additional sites.  There is still plenty of work to do and diligence to process before a long term stadium solution is determined and will share further updates at the appropriate time."