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Browns voluntary activities continue without the team’s star defender
We have hit the portion of the NFL offseason that can often lead to frustration for fans and media: Voluntary OTAs.
The Cleveland Browns started their first OTA session on Tuesday following Memorial Day. In between voluntary activities is a mandatory minicamp where players are subject to fines if they decide to skip. Currently, the Browns do not seem to have any player with a contract dispute (unlike down in Cincinnati and other places) so, barring excused absences, the whole team should be in attendance starting on June 10th.
The most...
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Developing some superlatives for Cleveland’s 2025 wide receiver room
The Cleveland Browns enter the 2025 season with one of their most dynamic and diverse wide receiver rooms in years, and their effectiveness hinges on one main concept.
Staying healthy.
Each receiver on the Browns’ roster brings a level of intrigue and potential, and now seems like a perfect time to talk about a few superlatives for the group.
Jamari Thrash
Thrash is entering year 2 with Cleveland after being drafted in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
He only saw action in...
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Only Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel were above 22, 4 picks 21 or younger
While “age is nothing but a number” is a popular saying, in the NFL, age is a huge factor. In general, younger players with higher athletic profiles are not only drafted higher but often end up dominating at their positions. Generally, the quarterback spot is the exception, although athleticism can help.
The Cleveland Browns added a seven-player class in the 2025 NFL draft, which was not only highly athletic but also brought some significant youth to the roster. While some may scoff that “of course they got...
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Kenny Pickett, Aaron Rodgers and Terry Bradshaw are all tied to the Steelers in very different ways
In a little bit of “one of these things is not like the others,” we have Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw, former Steelers first round pick Kenny Pickett and could be, could not be Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Pickett, now with the Cleveland Browns, is on his third team since being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. The Steelers drafted the Pitt Panthers QB higher than most had him projected, started Pickett in 24 games in his first two...
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Examining who the Browns initial roster may consist of as OTAs are starting across the league
The Cleveland Browns will take the practice field in front of the media later today, and it will be the first chance to see most of the roster together. In the next few weeks, OTAs will be technically voluntary, but players competing for their role or being shot at making the 53-man roster will certainly be in attendance.
It's still early, but projecting which fifty-three players will make up the Week 1 roster is always a fun exercise. Yesterday, Matt Wilson took a look...
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Cleveland has now locked up 5 of their 7 rookie draft picks.
Don't expect any holdouts from the Cleveland Browns' rookie draft class. On Tuesday, the team announced the signing of first-round defensive tackle Mason Graham, who was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
After previously signing third-round tight end Harold Fannin Jr., second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger, and fourth-round running back Dylan Sampson, the most recent signing had come a little over a week ago, when fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders signed.
Now, five of the team's seven draft picks are signed. The only players remaining...
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3 Players who could end up being more impactful than currently expected this season
The Cleveland Browns signed 11 free agents so far this offseason to go along with their 7-man 2025 NFL Draft class, and a few of the guys who aren’t as popular could end up being more important to the team this season than everyone expects.
It’s no secret that Cleveland’s been plagued with injuries over the past few seasons at almost every position, so it could be logical to think that some of the guys signed as “depth” this year could be seen as potential starters...
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Another step toward training camp with the first OTA workouts
The pomp and circumstance around the Cleveland Browns is significantly muted this offseason, with a reset to the roster and GM Andrew Berry and HC Kevin Stefanski seemingly getting a restart. The hype would be even less, but the Browns selected social media superstar Shedeur Sanders, which brings with it attention, sponsorships and potentially more.
For now, the four-way competition at the quarterback position is the most interesting part for Cleveland, along with the potential for turning back the clock and [following the recent trend in leading with a rushing...
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Wealthy family, social media star means lots of opportunity despite fall in NFL draft
Back in the day, rookie players in the NFL made the least amount of money. Veterans treated them bad, and bossed them around in practices as well as off the field. Veterans did not associate with “rooks” at restaurants or bars. Most rookies never even saw the field for a minimum of two seasons.
Just the way it was.
But now? A team’s starting quarterback can be a rookie. So can the left tackle and one of the cover cornerbacks. An EDGE pass rusher picked in...
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Could Deshaun Watson return? Anything is possible but its unlikely to matter for Browns
Never say never. It’s pretty obvious that the Deshaun Watson era for the Cleveland Browns fell flat on its face. For some reason, Watson never was able to recapture his Houston Texans form as he dealt with suspension (his first year in Cleveland, he missed half the season) or injuries (suffering two season-ending problems).
It felt as if everything seemed too difficult for Watson to play the quarterback position as he struggled in a massive way, and it seemed he wasn’t in the right mental state....
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