Saturday Dawg Chow (6/21): Low-ranked pass catchers, second chances, roster spots, and more!

The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Saturday Dawg Chow.

The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature, along with additional news from around the NFL in today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.

Dawgs By Nature:

• Where does the wide receiver group rank on PFF’s Top 32 list? (Thomas Moore) - Cleveland’s pass catchers may not be a robust group, but are they really as bad as PFF’s ranking?
• Besides QB, just 4 starting spots have competition (Jared Mueller) - Head coach Kevin Stefanski’s group of coaches may not have a lot of tough decisions at the top of the Cleveland Browns roster.
• Former Browns NFL draft bust gets second chance in NFL (Jared Mueller) - A solid year in the UFL gives Perrion Winfrey new life in the NFL.

Cleveland Browns:

• Browns right tackle Jack Conklin happy for an offseason ‘not rehabbing something’ (Beacon Journal) - There was a smile on Jack Conklin’s face as he came off the Browns’ practice field during minicamp. Part of that smile no doubt had to do with the Browns right tackle being happy about the on-field work being done for the moment. Another, likely bigger, part of it no doubt had to do with Conklin being happy about just being able to go through minicamp.
• New offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren embraces connection to Bill Callahan (Browns Zone) - The offensive line was adrift last season for the Cleveland Browns. The atmosphere around the Browns line is different as this season nears.
• 3 things we learned about Browns running backs during minicamp (cleveland.com) - The Cleveland Browns are returning to their roots in the run game this season on the backs of a veteran offensive line and two rookie running backs.

NFL:

• 2026 NFL draft: Ranking top five prospects at every position (ESPN) - We have plenty of time before the 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh — 10 months, in fact. But it’s never too early to take inventory of the class.
• Steelers rookie Will Howard embracing mentorship from Aaron Rodgers (NFL.com) - Upon signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers noted that he was looking forward to helping mentor Will Howard. The rookie looks forward to being a sponge.
• Andy Reid says Rashee Rice, Josh Simmons will be ready for start of training camp (Arrowhead Pride) - It was good news from head coach Andy Reid on two of the most important Kansas City Chiefs players entering the 2025 NFL season.