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sports5 days ago•8 min saved

Browns QB Competition Remains Wide Open Under Monken Ahead of Opener

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken says the Deshaun Watson–Shedeur Sanders quarterback competition is still unresolved after the team's second voluntary OTAs, with both quarterbacks rotating with the first team and the plan to name a starter by the Sept. 13 opener vs. Jacksonville. Watson, who missed last season with Achilles injuries, has shown athleticism and leadership while Sanders has progressed significantly; Monken cautioned against interceptions and missed passes in drills and reiterated that the best player will play as the competition continues.

via NFL.com|

#cleveland-browns #deshaun-watson #nfl

sports5 days ago•2 min saved

Monken: Shedeur Sanders has surged in Browns QB competition

Browns coach Todd Monken praised Shedeur Sanders’ development, highlighting progressions, faster ball release, and better understanding of concepts as Sanders competes with Deshaun Watson for the starting QB job; Sanders spent the offseason at the team facility, OTA reps had him with the first team alongside Watson, and Monken aims to name a starter before training camp, ideally for Week 1 against Jacksonville.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #deshaun-watson #nfl-quarterback-competition

sports6 days ago•2 min saved

Browns keep QB competition open as Monken rotates Watson and Sanders through spring

In the Browns’ OTA kickoff, Deshaun Watson and rookie Shedeur Sanders split reps in alternating periods as head coach Todd Monken said nothing has changed in the QB competition—players will be rotated to play the best one, with the goal of naming a No. 1 by the end of spring, though that outcome isn’t guaranteed.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #deshaun-watson #ota

sports6 days ago•10 min saved

Breer’s Mailbag: Browns Bet on Watson as Week 1 Starter Amid QB Uncertainty

Albert Breer explains why the Browns are leaning toward starting Deshaun Watson in Week 1 after a $230 million investment, provides Raiders ownership updates, weighs NFL expansion into Japan and Italy, notes Nick Bosa’s looming 2027 cap hit, and touches on the Vikings GM search and other scheduling topics.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports6 days ago•5 min saved

Browns’ QB Future on the Line as Willis Interest Fades and Watson’s Health Dictates 2026

Cleveland explored Malik Willis before free agency, but he signed with Miami rather than the Browns. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson’s fully guaranteed $230M contract continues to shape Cleveland’s books and future, with health concerns and a new head coach (Todd Monken) influencing his 2026 outlook as he competes with Shedeur Sanders; the situation remains uncertain given Watson’s injury history and the team’s ongoing QB evaluation.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|

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sports6 days ago•3 min saved

Browns start OTAs with Myles Garrett absent again

OTAs begin for the Browns with star defensive end Myles Garrett not expected to attend. Garrett skipped OTAs last year and last month’s minicamp (forgoing a $1 million workout bonus), while head coach Todd Monken emphasizes that these practices are voluntary and says others will be ready; it remains unclear whether Garrett will attend the upcoming mandatory minicamp.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #minicamp #myles-garrett

sports8 days ago•3 min saved

Deion Sanders backs the Browns, eyes Garrett and a Shedeur-led future

Deion Sanders says he believes the Browns are building something strong and close to contending, praising star defender Myles Garrett and arguing he should not be traded. He also notes the team needs quarterback stability and suggests that stability could come from his son, Shedeur, while planning to talk with new coach Todd Monken about maximizing Shedeur’s development.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #deion-sanders #myles-garrett

sports9 days ago•5 min saved

Why Shedeur Sanders passed on an NFL agent, according to Deion

Deion Sanders says he and Shedeur chose not to hire an agent during the 2025 NFL draft because Shedeur was projected as a top pick and an agent’s commission wouldn’t have been worth it. He argues that going agent-free may have left Shedeur more exposed to misinformation and pre-draft criticism, while Shilo Sanders later hired an agent after going undrafted and earned a 53-man roster spot. Shedeur did start seven games last season and will now compete with Deshaun Watson for the Browns’ QB1; ultimately, his NFL fate will hinge on his talent and performance, not the agent.

via NBC Sports|

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sports11 days ago•3 min saved

Deion Sanders Seeks Direct Coaching Talk with Monken on Shedeur

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he plans to travel to Cleveland to meet Browns coach Todd Monken to discuss how to maximize Shedeur Sanders’s development as a player, stressing the conversation is about coaching insights, not paternal guidance. The meeting date hasn’t been set due to a commercial shoot, and Sanders says Monken is a straight shooter who could offer value on Shedeur and other players as well.

via NBC Sports|

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nfl11 days ago•12 min saved

Five Teams Set Up Favorable 2026 NFL Schedules, Browns and Broncos Lead

NFL.com identifies the five teams with the easiest on-paper schedules for 2026, led by the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, with the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons also positioned for softer slates based on opponents' 2025 records and favorable home/away splits.

via NFL.com|

#atlanta-falcons #baltimore-ravens #cleveland-browns

sports11 days ago•1 min saved

Bengals Troll Browns With Pokémon-Themed Schedule Tease Ahead of 2026 Release

Before the 2026 NFL schedule drop, the Bengals teased the Browns with Pokémon-themed opponent labels and assigned Pokémon to several 2026 foes; the schedule includes a Week 9 Madrid game vs the Falcons as part of a nine-game international slate, and Cincinnati has shored up its defense in hopes of helping Joe Burrow end a three-year playoff drought.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports14 days ago•1 min saved

Njoku heads to the Chargers on a one-year deal, chasing a fresh start

Former Browns tight end David Njoku signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers for up to $8 million after leaving Cleveland; in nine seasons he posted 588 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns, with injuries and inconsistent QB play limiting his peak. A fresh start with Justin Herbert could help him rebound.

via Dawgs By Nature|

#cleveland-browns #david-njoku #los-angeles-chargers

sports17 days ago•3 min saved

Browns Minicamp Opens With 53 Players, 25 Tryouts Eye Limited Roster Spots

Cleveland’s rookie minicamp in Berea features 53 players, including 12 undrafted free agents and 25 tryouts vying for roster spots; the weekend also includes veteran Jaelon Reagor in a tryout and long-snapping duties handled by John Ferimann, with most tryouts serving as depth and only a few likely to be signed.

via Dawgs By Nature|

#cleveland-browns #nfl #rookie-minicamp

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Browns ink Spencer Fano, seven other draft picks sign deals

The Cleveland Browns signed first-round tackle Spencer Fano to a four-year, $32.2 million contract with a $19.9 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed) and announced deals for seven other 2026 draft picks: Denzel Boston, Austin Barber, Parker Brailsford, Justin Jefferson, Joe Royer, Taylen Green and Carsen Ryan. First-round wideout KC Concepcion and second-round safety Emmaneul McNeil-Warren remain unsigned. The Browns also signed 12 undrafted free agents, including Logan Fano, Spencer’s brother.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #nfl-draft #rookie-contracts

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Browns shelve Owusu-Koramoah for 2026 by placing him on PUP

The Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, removing him from the 90-man roster and barring activation for the 2026 season after a neck injury kept him out since October 2024; the move effectively ends his 2026 season, though he has 308 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions and six fumbles in 49 career games.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #injury #nfl