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Browns | Deshaun Watson ahead of schedule Wed Jun 19, 03:25 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in terms of his recovery from shoulder surgery, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
| Footballguys view: Watson hasn't been the same since joining the Browns. The team hired Ken Dorsey as offensive coordinator in part to help Watson find his game. Fantasy players don't seem sold on a bounceback, with Watson falling to the late rounds of early drafts. If he can play the way he did with the Texans, Watson will be a huge value in fantasy football this year. |
Browns | Amari Cooper wants more years Wed Jun 19, 11:25 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper and the team remain at odds over the length of a potential extension, according to sources. Cooper is seeking a contract extension of at least two years guaranteed. The Browns, however, are reluctant to offer Cooper beyond a one-year extension. They have have been willing to include some guaranteed money for the extra year.
| Footballguys view: Cooper wants to get a reset on his compensation to current elevated wide receiver pay levels, and over multiple years. The Browns were smart to acquire Cooper for only a fifth round pick when the Cowboys thought he was overpaid at $20 million a season. Now they face a similar decision after signing Jerry Jeudy - whom the Broncos clearly were not attached to - to a multi-year extension following his acquisition. |
Browns | Cameron Mitchell sits out minicamp Mon Jun 17, 09:28 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Cameron Mitchell (undisclosed) did not participate in the mandatory minicamp last week because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Browns | Dawand Jones back on field Mon Jun 17, 06:24 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Dawand Jones (knee) was able to participate in the offseason workouts and should be fine for the start of training camp, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Link to story Browns | Jedrick Wills may be ready for camp Mon Jun 17, 05:52 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Jedrick Wills (knee) has the chance to be at least a limited participant when training camp begins, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Link to story Browns | No timetables for starting OTs Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Jedrick Wills (knee) and OT Jack Conklin (knee) did not participate in offseason workouts because they are recovering from knee injuries, and head coach Kevin Stefanski did not provide a timetable for their returns.
| Footballguys view: The Browns offensive line was riddled with injuries last year. While this item is a reminder of those unfortunate circumstances, it also reminds us that the Browns offense could be better than expected if their starting tackles have uneventful full recoveries in camp and the preseason. |
Browns | No serious issue for Myles Garrett Thu Jun 13, 05:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (hamstring) is expected to be fine despite suffering a hamstring injury during practice Thursday, June 13, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to story Browns | Myles Garrett tweaks hamstring in minicamp Thu Jun 13, 03:05 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (hamstring) suffered an apparent left hamstring injury during an early defensive line drill during minicamp practice on Thursday, June 13.
Link to story Browns | Myles Garrett tweaks hamstring Thu Jun 13, 11:41 AM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during individual drills at minicamp Thursday, June 13.
Link to story Browns | Deshaun Watson increases activity Thu Jun 13, 12:39 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has increased his activity by throwing passes in 7-on-7 drills during minicamp practice on Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Browns | Wyatt Davis contract numbers Tue Jun 11, 10:23 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent OG Wyatt Davis (Giants) signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, June 7.
Link to story Browns | Jerry Jeudy has minor injury Tue Jun 11, 12:25 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (undisclosed) was inside receiving treatment Tuesday, June 11, for a 'minor' injury.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kevin Stefanski was vague when asked about Jeudy's absence, saying the wideout was in the building "working through some things." We'll follow up on this as needed. The Browns traded for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in March and signed him to a three-year extension. Stay tuned. |
Browns | Amari Cooper Absent From Minicamp Tue Jun 11, 11:28 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper is absent from mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 11.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed after practice that the wideout's absence was unexcused. Profootballtalk.com notes that that subjects Cooper to fines of more than $100,000 for missing the entire minicamp. Cooper also missed OTAs, and the belief is that he is looking for a new contract with the team. Stefanski declined to address that beyond saying that there has "been a dialogue" between Cooper's camp, general manager Andrew Berry, and the rest of the organization. Cooper has a base salary of $20 million for the 2024 season. |
Browns | Chim Okorafor to work out Mon Jun 10, 05:11 PM
Free-agent OT Chim Okorafor (Vikings) is scheduled to work out for the Cleveland Browns, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | William Barnes works out Fri Jun 7, 05:51 PM
Undrafted free-agent OG William Barnes (North Carolina) worked out for the Cleveland Browns Friday, June 7, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | Brady Breeze contract details Fri Jun 7, 05:44 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns S Brady Breeze signed a one-year contract with the Browns worth $915,000.
Link to story Browns | Wyatt Davis joins Cleveland Fri Jun 7, 02:33 PM
Free-agent OG Wyatt Davis (Giants) signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, June 7. DT Jayden Peevy was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Browns | Michael Hall Jr. inks rookie deal Fri Jun 7, 01:43 PM
Cleveland Browns second-round draft choice DT Michael Hall Jr. (Ohio State) signed a four-year contract on Friday, June 7. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws Wednesday Thu Jun 6, 12:33 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) was able to throw some passes during the voluntary workout Wednesday, June 5.
Link to story Browns | No timeline for Nick Chubb Wed Jun 5, 01:52 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) does not have a timeline for his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, he said on Wednesday, June 5.
| Footballguys view: That makes sense, and we'll likely see Chubb limited in training camp and the preseason as the team gets him ready for the regular season. Chubb is feeling 'pretty good' and 'progressing nicely' as he continues to rehab the knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of the 2023 season, according to general manager Andrew Berry during his appearance on 92.3 The Fan on Thursday, May 2. |
Browns | Browns extend head coach, GM Wed Jun 5, 01:39 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry signed undisclosed contract extensions on Wednesday, June 5.
| Footballguys view: The move to extend both Stefanski and Berry just makes sense. Stefanski made the Browns a playoff team last year while going through five different quarterbacks. With Deshaun Watson healthy, the team should be able to push for a postseason run (perhaps a deep one) once again in 2024. Berry has an eye for talent and has built the Browns' defense to be one of the best in the league. These extensions mean both will outlast Watson (and his bad contract) if he continues to get injured or struggles when healthy. |
Browns | Brady Breeze goes to Browns Wed Jun 5, 01:36 PM
Free-agent S Brady Breeze (Texans) signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, June 5.
Link to story Browns | Lucas Havrisik set free Tue Jun 4, 02:47 PM
Cleveland Browns PK Lucas Havrisik was waived on Tuesday, June 4.
| Footballguys view: Cleveland still has Dustin Hopkins and Cade York on the roster at kicker. Havrisik appeared in nine games for the Rams in 2023, connecting on 15-of-20 field goals and 19-of-22 extra points. He has spent time on the practice squads of the Colts (2022) and the Browns (2023). |
Browns | Several players work on side Fri May 31, 05:20 PM
Cleveland Browns S Grant Delpit (groin), OT Jedrick Wills (knee), RB Nyheim Hines (knee), QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) and DE Sam Kamara (undisclosed) were working on the side during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Browns | Elijah Moore practices on Tuesday Tue May 28, 02:54 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore returned to organized team activities on Tuesday, May 28, after skipping the first week of OTAs last week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| Footballguys view: Moore is entering his second season in Cleveland and had 59 receptions for 640 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. The former Jet also has something to prove as he enters the final year of his deal. Remember, the Browns signed Jerry Jeudy, acquired in a trade with the Broncos over the offseason, to a lucrative extension upon arrival. At best, Moore will serve as WR3 behind Amari Cooper and Jeudy. Factor TE David Njoku into the pecking order, and a realistic assessment drops Moore down to the fourth option at best. |
Browns | Dustin Hopkins recovered from injury Sat May 25, 09:36 PM
Cleveland Browns PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) is recovered from the hamstring injury that he suffered last December, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to story Browns | Deshaun Watson update Thu May 23, 12:47 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will throw every other day as part of his ongoing rehab, per head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching Watson's rehab and progress closely. You can chalk up some of his struggles to playing hurt last year, but it's not clear whether Watson is having trouble getting his edge back after a long layoff from football because of a sexual assault lawsuit. The Browns have Jameis Winston behind him, so if Watson struggles again this year, there's an experienced quarterback who could reprise what Joe Flacco did last year when he got the Browns to the playoffs after being added off of the street. |
Browns | Deshaun Watson not throwing Wednesday Wed May 22, 10:53 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) won't throw at organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, which is the first session open to the media. He threw Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: There were videos released by the team of Watson throwing on Tuesday, but the media was not in attendance. Watson had offseason surgery to repair his right throwing shoulder, and he's been on the road to recovery since. We'll know more about his recovery when more offseason workouts happen, specifically mandatory minicamp and training camp. If Watson is out of action, veteran Jameis Winston will be the first-team quarterback. |
Browns | Matt Landers joins Cleveland's roster Tue May 21, 03:53 PM
Free-agent WR Matt Landers (UFL) reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, May 21. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland hires Chris Polian Tue May 21, 01:25 AM
The Cleveland Browns hired former Washington Commanders personnel executive Chris Polian as special advisor on Monday, May 20.
Link to story Browns | Grant Delpit ready to practice Mon May 20, 07:07 PM
Cleveland Browns S Grant Delpit (groin) will be able to participate in organized team activities this offseason after missing the end of the 2023 season because of an injury.
Link to story Browns | Two OTs expected to be on field Mon May 20, 06:51 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Jedrick Wills (knee) and OT Dawand Jones (knee) will participate in organized team activities this offseason.
Link to story Browns | Jack Conklin likely out until camp Mon May 20, 06:43 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Jack Conklin (knee) is not expected to do much during offseason workouts, but the team hopes he will be able to ramp up his activities during training camp.
Link to story Browns | Deshaun Watson may be eased into workouts Mon May 20, 06:28 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is expected to be eased into the voluntary workouts with the hope of participating in seven-on-seven and team drills near the end of organized team activities and into the mandatory minicamp.
| Footballguys view: According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Watson is throwing with his normal velocity and range coming off the fractured socket and partially torn labrum, and everyone is optimistic about his on-schedule recovery. Still, a cautious approach is understandable, and the bottom line is clear: Making sure Watson is good to go come Week 1. And for now, Cabot reports that Watson is 100 percent on track to be under center against the Cowboys on Sept. 8. |
Browns | Lucas Havrisik signed Mon May 20, 03:40 PM
Free-agent PK Lucas Havrisik (Browns) signed an undisclosed deal with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, May 20. QB Jacob Sirmon was waived.
Link to story Browns | Kellen Diesch let go Thu May 16, 03:48 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Kellen Diesch (undisclosed) was waived with a failed physical designation on Thursday, May 16.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland announces three transactions Tue May 14, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Kellen Diesch was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, May 14. The Browns also signed free-agent WR Jalen Camp and waived PK Lucas Havrisik.
Link to story Browns | Rodney McLeod likely entering final season Tue May 14, 03:39 PM
Cleveland Browns S Rodney McLeod told NFL Network on Tuesday, May 14, that he expects 2024 to be his last season in the NFL.
Link to story Browns | Jacob Sirmon signs with CLE Mon May 13, 06:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) signed with the Cleveland Browns Sunday, May 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Five draft picks under contract Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Cleveland Browns third-round draft choice OG Zak Zinter, fifth-round draft choice WR Jamari Thrash, sixth-round draft choice LB Nathaniel Watson, seventh-round draft choice CB Myles Harden and seventh-round draft choice DT Jowon Briggs signed four-year contracts with the Browns Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thrash has the speed to threaten as a downfield receiver, but he's a bit of a finesse player who may struggle to shake more physical coverage in the NFL. He'll compete with 2022 sixth round pick Michael Woods II, former Raven James Proche, and former Buc Jaelon Darden for the Browns #6 receiver spot. |
Browns | Zak Zinter on the field Friday Fri May 10, 07:21 PM
Cleveland Browns OG Zak Zinter (leg) participated in practice Friday, May 10. He suffered a broken leg during his college season.
Link to story Browns | Dawson Deaton let go Thu May 9, 05:28 PM
Cleveland Browns OG Dawson Deaton (undisclosed) was waived Thursday, May 9, with a failed physical designation.
Link to story Browns | Nyheim Hines eyeing camp Thu May 9, 12:52 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) said he should be 'good to go' for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Hines missed all of the 2023 season after tearing his ACL in a jet ski accident. He joins the Browns this offseason as veteran depth. Nick Chubb will lead the way on the ground in 2024. Behind him, Hines will compete to establish a pecking order with guys like Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman. |
Browns | Dorian Thompson-Robinson on track for camp Sun May 5, 01:39 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) is planning to participate in rookie minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Thompson-Robinson is just trying to hang onto a roster spot this season. He's currently no.4 on the depth chart behind Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, and Tyler Huntley. As a rookie in 2023, Thompson-Robinson was able to get on the field for three starts - and it was rough. He does have some skills worth developing, but he's a project to be sure. We could see him land on the Browns' practice squad in 2024 to further develop. |
Browns | Tyrese Chambers invited to minicamp Fri May 3, 08:15 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Tyrese Chambers (Maryland) has been invited to participate in the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | GM happy with Nick Chubb's recovery Thu May 2, 01:36 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is feeling 'pretty good' and 'progressing nicely' as he continues to rehab the knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of the 2023 season, according to general manager Andrew Berry during his appearance on 92.3 The Fan on Thursday, May 2.
| Footballguys view: Great news here. Chubb can still be one of the best backs in the game, but he's got to stay healthy and play up to his potential. Chubb was injured in Week 2 last year, so he's had plenty of time to get healthy. We expect the team to lean on new additions like Dâ??Onta Foreman and Nyheim Hines while Chubb continues to recover over the rest of the offseason. |
Browns | Greg Newsome locked in for at least one more year Tue Apr 30, 12:41 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome had his fifth-year team option for 2025 worth $13.3 million exercised on Tuesday, April 30.
Link to story Browns | Brian Allen ready to call Cleveland home Tue Apr 30, 12:22 PM
Free-agent C Brian Allen (Rams) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Roy Mbaeteka signed Mon Apr 29, 04:06 PM
Free-agent OT Roy Mbaeteka (Bears) signed with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | More pups enter the Dawg Pound Sun Apr 28, 03:43 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Aidan Robbins (BYU), WR Ahmarean Brown (South Carolina) and TE Treyton Welch (Wyoming) agreed to undisclosed contracts with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, April 28.
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