Browns Keep Four QBs, Gabriel Headed to Injured Reserve
#Browns #NFLBrowns placed Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve with a back injury, keeping three quarterbacks—Watson, Sanders, and rookie Green—on the roster. Gabriel can return after four games. Tight end Joe Royer also landed on the non-football illness list. read more
Browns Name Watson Starter Despite 2025 Injury Struggles
#Browns #NFLBrowns name Deshaun Watson Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, despite his injury history and poor performance. Financial constraints prevent release, but Sanders and a strong 2027 draft class loom as future options if Watson falters. read more
Browns Stick With Watson Over Sanders for Opener
#Browns #NFLDeshaun Watson will start as Cleveland Browns quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, despite poor preseason play and fan backlash. Watson called boos "disrespectful," but coach Todd Monken stood by him for Week 1 against Jacksonville. read more
Browns Coach: Watson Outburst Wont Affect QB Choice
#Browns #NFLBrowns coach Todd Monken will name Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders starting quarterback Monday, ignoring Watson's postgame booing complaints. Monken cited Watson's full body of work and competitive drive despite his poor preseason performance and injury history. read more
Browns lose Alex Wright for season, sign Derek Barnett
#Browns #NFLInjuriesBrowns defensive end Alex Wright suffered a season-ending Achilles rupture in practice, prompting Cleveland to sign veteran pass rusher Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. Isaiah McGuire will start opposite Jared Verse. read more
Watson Calls Browns Fans Boos Disrespectful After Return
#Browns #DeshaunWatsonBrowns QB Deshaun Watson faced loud boos in his first home game since Achilles surgery, calling them "disrespectful" and "personal." He struggled, completing 5-of-12 passes with an interception in a preseason loss to Buffalo. read more
Sanders unfazed by Browns QB decision pressure
#Browns #NFLShedeur Sanders says he feels no pressure as the Browns' quarterback decision looms, viewing it as another workday. He'll start Saturday against Buffalo, splitting reps with Deshaun Watson, though possibly without the starting offense. read more
Watson Shines in Return, Browns Fall to Bears
#Browns #NFLPreseasonDeshaun Watson impressed in his preseason return, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards and leading two scoring drives for Cleveland. Coach Todd Monken praised his performance despite the Browns' 34-10 loss to Chicago. Watson remains confident after two injury-plagued years. read more
Watson Returns to Face Bears in Browns Preseason Opener
#Browns #QBCompetitionDeshaun Watson will start Cleveland's preseason opener against Chicago Saturday, his first game since tearing his Achilles in 2024. Shedeur Sanders starts the second game. Coach Todd Monken rotates quarterbacks amid their ongoing competition. read more
Browns QB battle heats up as Monken preaches patience
#Browns #QBCompetitionBrowns coach Todd Monken says no QB is ahead yet as Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson split first-team reps. Sanders shows pre-snap growth; Watson rebounds from interceptions with strong red-zone play. Both will start preseason games. read more
Browns Jeudy: Four Fingers Were For Daughter, Not QB
#Browns #JerryJeudyJerry Jeudy clarified a viral video showing four fingers, explaining it referenced his daughter's age, not Deshaun Watson. He addressed the misconception with both Watson and Shedeur Sanders amid Cleveland's quarterback competition. read more
Watson Returns From Achilles Surgeries, Eyes Starting Job
#Browns #NFLDeshaun Watson sees preseason as a "great opportunity" after two Achilles surgeries sidelined him nearly two years. Competing with Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland's starting job, he's proving doubters wrong despite interceptions, calling it the perfect time to make mistakes. read more
Browns GM Hopeful for Clowney Reunion After Visit
#Browns #NFLBrowns GM Andrew Berry is "hopeful" to re-sign defensive end Jadeveon Clowney after his visit, despite Clowney's unceremonious 2022 exit. Berry believes reconciliation is possible, noting Clowney's 11 sacks in two prior seasons with Cleveland. read more
Browns give Denzel Ward record $62.2 million extension
#Browns #NFLBrowns cornerback Denzel Ward signed a 2-year, $62.2M extension with $52.3M guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid defensive back. The five-time Pro Bowler, now Cleveland's longest-tenured player, recorded 39 tackles and an interception last season. read more
Jerry Jeudy Denies Video Showing QB Preference
#Browns #QBControversyBrowns WR Jerry Jeudy denies that a viral TikTok video shows him favoring Deshaun Watson as starting QB. Jeudy claims the clip was edited for a false narrative, insisting he supports all teammates and won’t choose between Watson and Shedeur Sanders. read more
Sanders Shows Phenomenal Growth in Browns QB Battle
#Browns #QBCompetitionShedeur Sanders improved footwork and processing in Cleveland's QB competition. After a seven-start rookie season, the 2025 fifth-round pick showed "phenomenal" growth, focusing on quicker decisions. He battles Deshaun Watson for the starting role as training camp approaches. read more
Browns QB battle remains unresolved after minicamp
#NFL #BrownsBrowns QB competition between Watson and Sanders remains unresolved. Young receivers Concepcion, Boston, and Bond impressed. O-line has four starters set. Defense adapts post-Garrett trade with Verse. Coach Monken brings demanding, detail-oriented leadership. read more
Watson Returns to Browns Minicamp, Eyes Comeback
#NFL #BrownsDeshaun Watson, fully healthy after two Achilles surgeries, is determined to reclaim the Browns’ starting QB role. He dismissed owner Jimmy Haslam’s “swing-and-miss” remark, citing a strong relationship. Watson aims to overcome injuries and poor performance in his final contract year. read more
Browns QB Battle Extends into Training Camp
#Browns #QBCompetitionBrowns coach Todd Monken says he likely won't name a starting QB between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders by minicamp's end. Both split first-team reps and will continue competing into training camp. Monken values pads-on evaluation before deciding. read more
Browns See Upside in Jared Verse After Garrett Trade
#Browns #JaredVerseCleveland Browns traded Myles Garrett but acquired Jared Verse, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse adapts from 3-4 to 4-3 scheme, promising increased disruption. Coach Monken praises his "world of upside" in the attacking front. read more
Ward Vows to Stay with Browns After Garrett Trade
#Browns #NFLBrowns cornerback Denzel Ward reaffirmed his desire to stay in Cleveland after Myles Garrett’s trade to the Rams. Ward, now the longest-tenured player, remains committed to winning. The Browns are not making him available for trade as he continues playing at a high level. read more
Two Browns players share No. 8 after Garrett trade
#NFL #BrownsNew Browns defensive end Jared Verse practiced in No. 8 jersey alongside quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who also wears No. 8. NFL rules allow duplicate numbers in offseason. The number conflict will need resolution before the regular season. read more
Jared Verse embraces new role, not replacing Garrett
#NFL #BrownsJared Verse insists he’s not replacing Myles Garrett after his trade from the Rams to the Browns. The 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year aims to be the league’s best defender, bringing his unique style to Cleveland’s top-ranked defense. read more
Browns GM: Verse key to Garrett trade
#NFL #BrownsBrowns GM Andrew Berry insisted the Myles Garrett trade only happened after Rams included Jared Verse. Berry said Verse, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year, was essential for the blockbuster deal, bringing both short- and long-term benefits. read more
Jerry Jeudy Aims for Pro Bowl Return in Crowded WR Room
#NFL #BrownsBrowns WR Jerry Jeudy aims to return to Pro Bowl form in 2026 after a disappointing season. Despite Cleveland drafting two receivers, he remains confident and focused on fixing drops. At 27, he seeks consistency with quarterbacks and a fresh start under new coach Todd Monken. read more
Browns Coach Monken Praises Shedeur Sanders Growth
#Browns #ShedeurSandersBrowns coach Todd Monken praised Shedeur Sanders' development, noting he has "come a long way" in progressions and concepts. Sanders splits first-team reps with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland's quarterback competition. Monken aims to name a starter by training camp. read more
Browns give Deshaun Watson fresh start as QB1
#NFL #BrownsDeshaun Watson, healthy after 19 months, is competing with Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland's starting QB job. New coach Todd Monken offers a fresh start, hoping to revive Watson's elite form despite his injury history and poor performance since 2022. read more
Deion Sanders: Shedeur went through hell with Browns
#NFL #BrownsDeion Sanders says son Shedeur endured "hell" during a turbulent predraft process and rookie season with the Browns, citing untrue reporting. Shedeur started seven games, going 3-4, and now competes with Watson under new coach Todd Monken. read more
Browns Linebacker Misses Second Season With Neck Injury
#Browns #NFLBrowns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the 2026 season after being placed on reserve/PUP due to a neck injury from October 2024. He is pursuing a master's at Harvard. The 26-year-old Pro Bowler signed a $39 million extension in 2024. read more
Browns draft third QB in two years, pick Green
#NFLDraft #BrownsThe Cleveland Browns drafted Arkansas QB Taylen Green in Round 6, adding to a QB room with Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel. Green set combine records with a 4.36 40-yard dash and elite athleticism, aiming to compete. read more
Sanders Embraces New Vibe in Browns QB Battle
#Browns #NFLShedeur Sanders praises new Browns coach Todd Monken's "new vibe" after taking first-team reps. The 2025 draft pick, who started seven games last season, is competing with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel for the starting quarterback role. read more
Browns Void Epenesa Deal After Failed Physical
#Browns #NFLFreeAgencyThe Cleveland Browns will not sign defensive end AJ Epenesa after his physical, voiding a previously agreed $5 million deal. The veteran, who spent six seasons with Buffalo, was expected to bolster the team's defensive line depth. read more
Browns GM: Myles Garrett Not Being Traded
#MylesGarrett #BrownsBrowns GM Andrew Berry states the contract modification for star Myles Garrett is solely for salary cap flexibility, not a trade. He reaffirms Garrett is a career Brown and a key face of the franchise. read more
Browns Slash Deshaun Watsons Record Cap Hit
#NFL #BrownsThe Browns restructured Deshaun Watson's contract, reducing his NFL-high $80.7 million cap hit for 2026 to free $36 million in space. This makes the team cap compliant as Watson, returning from injury, competes for the starting quarterback job. read more
Browns Tap Falcons Rutenberg as New Defensive Coordinator
#Browns #NFLHiringThe Cleveland Browns hire Mike Rutenberg from the Falcons as their new defensive coordinator, replacing Jim Schwartz. He inherits a top-ranked defense featuring star Myles Garrett. This marks Rutenberg's first NFL coordinator role. read more