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Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken says he won’t name a starting quarterback by the end of minicamp, noting both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson have performed well enough to keep competing into training camp.
Joel Bitonio announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons, all with the Browns, capping a career that included 6,481 consecutive offensive plays from 2017-2023 and 102 consecutive starts. A six-time captain, he highlighted loyalty to Cleveland, family support, and community work, and said he chose to retire a Cleveland Brown for life, even though a Super Bowl chase was briefly considered.
The A.J. Brown trade closes with New England sending a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to Philadelphia after a lengthy pursuit, setting the stage for the Patriots’ offense and the Browns’ retooling; Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay contract talks are just starting, with no deal yet but expectations of a long-term agreement; Green Bay’s WR room has been rebuilt post-Davante Adams with Watson, Reed, Doubs and Wicks shaping the future, aided by recent extensions; Pittsburgh’s edge corps—Watt, Highsmith, Herbig, and Sawyer—creates a crowded, impactful group with questions about future contracts; Cleveland’s bright outlook rests on a young core and continued draft capital from the Garrett trade, even as Watson’s status remains uncertain; the Bears are pursuing a stadium-centered business strategy, and a ruling on Brendan Sorsby’s injunction could determine his NFL path.
Monken says Brendan Sorsby won’t be considered for the Browns’ starting QB as Cleveland’s competition centers on Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, with ESPN still naming Watson the favorite though Sanders has flashed this spring; Sorsby’s NCAA gambling infractions led to the revocation of his college eligibility and could push him into the NFL’s supplemental draft (deadline June 22). GM Andrew Berry is noncommittal about Sorsby and the Browns will evaluate all prospects as they shape their long-term QB plan.
The Los Angeles Rams reworked Myles Garrett’s contract after acquiring him from the Cleveland Browns, moving guarantees earlier by pushing the vesting date back and adjusting end-of-deal option/workout bonuses to front-load more money into year one. Garrett remains at a $40 million average annual value, with the 2026 salary projected around $37 million, while the Browns’ original deal carried about $123 million in guarantees. The Rams’ trade package included Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick (plus a conditional 2029 third becoming a first if Garrett is traded within the AFC North). Garrett, who led the NFL with 23 sacks last season, is aiming to reach 200 career sacks.
Jared Verse said he was initially upset when the Rams traded him to the Browns for Myles Garrett, but he chose to work hard instead of quitting. The deal included Verse plus a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a conditional 2029 third-round pick to Cleveland. Browns GM Andrew Berry called Verse a huge part of the return and a perfect fit for their front, while Verse vowed to bring his best and use the doubt as fuel as Cleveland rebuilds and Los Angeles remains a Super Bowl favorite.
The Browns traded edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Rams in exchange for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick that would convert to a first-round selection if the Rams trade Garrett to a team in the AFC North, a safeguard to reduce the chance of facing him twice in the same division.
The Browns sent Myles Garrett to the Rams, while reports say the Browns had eyed Eagles DT Jalen Carter, but Philadelphia wasn’t interested and allegedly offered Nolan Smith or Jalyx Hunt instead; Carter’s looming fifth-year option and expected bigger contract make a Carter trade unlikely, complicating any future deals.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said the trade of star edge Myles Garrett to the Rams happened because the opportunity was too great to pass, not Garrett’s absence or a trade request. Cleveland sought premium draft assets and a young elite player, with Rams edge Jared Verse, plus a 2027 first-round pick and two other picks, serving as the deal’s centerpiece. Berry stressed there was no plan abandoned and that the move preserves Cleveland’s short- and long-term goals.
The Cleveland Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick, a deal that injects Garrett into a Super Bowl-contender Rams while the Browns reload with future picks. Verse, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year, is viewed as a rising star, and the trade represents one of the most significant offseason moves in recent memory.
AP reports the Cleveland Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal; terms were not disclosed, signaling a major roster upheaval for both teams.
Amid the Deshaun Watson fallout, the Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett for Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick, signaling a pivot toward rebuilding around a future quarterback rather than extending a failed era; the move adds draft capital and a young edge rusher while confirming Cleveland’s search for a franchise QB in the 2027 draft window.
Rumors suggest Cleveland is trading star edge Myles Garrett to the Rams for defensive end Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and additional assets, with the deal expected to be finalized after 4:00 p.m. ET to spread the cap hit over two years; the Browns had previously denied trading Garrett, and the move would shape Garrett’s next contract and his chance to chase a Super Bowl run.
On Day 5 of Browns OTAs, the offense connected for multiple touchdowns during 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 work as Watson split reps with Sanders and Gabriel, with red-zone TDs to Thrash, Jeudy and Boston. The defense answered with three interceptions across drills, while coach Travis Switzer praised the players’ growing comfort in the system.
Browns coach Todd Monken criticized the offense after 7-on-7 drills produced interceptions during OTAs, highlighting turnover risk in the quarterback competition. Sanders and Gabriel split first-team reps, with Sanders showing progress in reads while Gabriel struggled, and Watson delivering a more efficient 13-of-21 with a TD. The sessions underscore an unsettled QB race early in May practice.