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Cleveland Browns training camp 2026: QB preview Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? (Chris Pokorny) – Who wins the starting quarterback job for the Cleveland Browns?
Start, Bench, Cut: Browns Legends Edition (Abby Mueller) – When looking at these three Cleveland Browns fan favorites, which would you start, bench, and cut.

The Browns’ defensive line just lost its safety net and now everyone has to deliver (Orange and Brown Talk) – For years, opposing offenses had a simple answer to Cleveland’s defensive line problem: figure out where Myles Garrett is lining up and send your best blocker or two his way. Everything else sorted itself out from there. Garrett drew the attention, opened the lanes and made everyone else’s job manageable.
What would best version of Jared Verse look like? Browns hope to find out (Beacon Journal) – Jared Verse’s entire football career has been built off proving people wrong.
Browns reportedly make stance clear on trading Shedeur Sanders after disappointing rookie season (The Sporting News) – Shedeur Sanders likely didn’t expect to be heavily involved in trade rumors before the start of his second NFL season.

Mike Evans is fitting right in with the 49ers (ESPN) – Standing at a lectern following a recent offseason practice, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans casually answered questions in his mild-mannered way for nearly seven minutes.
N.Y. Giants training camp preview: One thought on Skattebo, Dart and every player on offense (The Athletic) – A new coaching staff means new players. That’s the case for the New York Giants, as first-year coach John Harbaugh will oversee an offense comprised of 35.5 percent new players. As training camp approaches, here’s one thought on all of the new faces and the returning players on offense.
Former Rams cornerback LeRoy Irvin, who holds NFL punt return record, dies at 68 (Orange County Register) – Irvin starred for the Rams during the 1980s, first making an impact on special teams before earning a starting spot in the secondary. The two-time All-Pro holds the franchise record for most non-offensive touchdowns (11).