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Browns | Deshaun Watson on the inside track Wed Apr 29, 11:47 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson emerged from voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over QB Shedeur Sanders in the starting quarterback competition, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: One year after calling the trade for Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said in March that Watson has a "great chance" and a "fresh start" with offensive-minded first-year coach Todd Monken. According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Monken hopes to declare -- or at least identify -- his starter by the end of Browns minicamp (June 11). Shedeur Sanders has time to close the gap with a former three-time Pro Bowler. But as things stand now, Watson is the most likely candidate to be atop the depth chart heading into training camp. |
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Free-agent FB Michael Burton (Broncos) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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LSU WR Aaron Anderson signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.
| Footballguys view: According to the Footballguys 2026 Rookie Draft Guide, Anderson combines a strong, compact frame with quick-twitch ability as a slot receiver capable of extending to the vertical passing game. As the NFL has trended toward passes closer to the line of scrimmage, Anderson's ceiling outcome makes him a potential fantasy contributor. His landing spot, however, isn't great. The Browns selected wideouts KC Concepcion (with the 24th pick overall on Thursday) and Denzel Boston (in Round 2 on Friday). In addition, Jerry Jeudy heads the list of holdovers at the position. |
Mississippi State RB Davon Booth agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Saturday, April 25, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storySouthern Methodist RB T.J. Harden signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a league source.
Link to storyUniversity of Utah DE Logan Fano has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. He joins his brother, OT Spencer Fano, who was selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyToledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 58th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyUniversity of Washington WR Denzel Boston was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 39th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion told the media on Friday, April 24, that he had his knee scoped in March, but he expects to be ready for the start of rookie minicamp.
Link to storyTexas A&M WR KC Concepcion was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyUtah OT Spencer Fano was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyCleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, fibula) has been on the field during the voluntary offseason program this week.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Keith Kirkwood (Ravens) is participating in practices this week with the Cleveland Browns on a tryout basis.
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Cleveland Browns OT Dawand Jones (knee) is participating in practice during the voluntary offseason program, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is taking snaps with the first team offense during the team's offseason program. QB Deshaun Watson was in with the second team offense.
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Louisville DT Rene Konga had a virtual meeting with Cleveland Browns defensive coach Jacques Cesaire over the weekend, according to sources.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Sincere McCormick (Vikings) will be participating in the Cleveland Browns voluntary workouts on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent OG Joel Bitonio (Browns) has still not told the Cleveland Browns if he will be playing in 2026, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
Link to storyCleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger had a combined 156 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss, nine QB hits, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and three passes defensed in 16 regular-season games enroute to Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2025. He looks to build on that momentum heading into 2026, as voluntary offseason workout programs begin this week. 'But now I guess the mindset is just what's next? Keep building off of it,' Schwesinger said.
Link to storyAlabama OT Kadyn Proctor had a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, April 9, and the team also had a 'Top 30' meeting with Georgia OT Monroe Freeling a few weeks ago.
Link to storyOhio State WR Carnell Tate 'is the name most often associated' with the Cleveland Browns when discussing the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to storyUtah OT Caleb Lomu is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, April 9.
Link to storyOregon TE Kenyon Sadiq is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, April 8, according to a source.
Link to storyTexas A&M WR KC Concepcion is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, April 8, according to a source.
Link to storyCleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is reportedly not expected to attend the start of the Browns' offseason program, according to a source on Monday, April 6.
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Cleveland Browns exclusive rights free-agent TE Brenden Bates, WR Malachi Corley, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara, PK Andre Szmyt and WR Jamari Thrash signed their one-year tender offers Monday, April 6. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent CB Myles Bryant (Texans) signed with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Utah OT Spencer Fano is a player the Cleveland Browns believe has the 'athleticism and agility' to play left tackle in the NFL, according to Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com, and Pauline has heard from multiple sources that the Browns may try to trade down in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Fano while accumulating additional picks.
Link to storyCleveland Browns OT Dawand Jones (hamstring, knee) and C Luke Wypler (ankle) hopefully will be on the field before the end of offseason workouts, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has been working out with WR Jerry Jeudy in Florida this offseason.
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Free-agent DE A.J. Epenesa (Bills) will not be signing with the Cleveland Browns as initially reported due to the results of his physical, according to a source.
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Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, fibula) should be able to participate in the team's offseason workouts in 'some form or fashion', general manager Andrew Berry said at the league meetings in Phoenix. The GM added that Judkins should be a full-go for training camp.
Link to storyCleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett isn't going anywhere, despite recent contract modifications. General manager Andrew Berry said at the owners meetings that the team does not plan to trade Garrett, and that the defensive end is 'a career Brown'.
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Ohio State TE Will Kacmarek has met with the Cleveland Browns leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will have an open competition to see who will be the starting quarterback in Cleveland this season, in the opinion of Cameron Wolfe of ESPN on Saturday, March 28.
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Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett revised his contract language this week. His option bonuses in 2026, 2027 and 2028 were to be exercised by the 15th day of the league year, which would be March 25 in 2026. In the amended terms, that date has been pushed back to seven days before the regular season each year. The payment of the option bonuses was also modified in a way that has benefit to Garrett. Additionally, Garrett had $8 million of his base salary in 2029 and 2030 moved into roster bonuses early in each league year.
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Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Cleveland Browns S Daniel Thomas's two-year, $3 million contract includes a $285,000 signing bonus with $1.05 million fully guaranteed plus a 2026 base salary of $1.215 million and a 2027 base salary of $1.345 million.
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Arizona State University WR Jordyn Tyson had a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns earlier this month, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Julian Okwara signed a one-year contract with the Browns worth $1.215 million.
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Free-agent S Daniel Thomas (Lions) officially signed with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, March 20. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Georgia TE Oscar Delp recently had a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns.
Link to storyFree-agent FB Michael Burton (Broncos) recently had a meeting with the Cleveland Browns.
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Southern California WR Makai Lemon had a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, March 19, according to a source.
Link to storyAlabama WR Germie Bernard recently had a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns, according to a source.
Link to storyUniversity of Washington WR Denzel Boston is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Cleveland Browns Friday, March 20.
Link to storyFree agent LB Sam Kamara (Browns) agreed to terms to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, March 20. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
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Free-agent WR Tylan Wallace (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 18, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent DE A.J. Epenesa (Bills) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 18, worth as much as $5 million, according to a source.
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Free-agent DE Julian Okwara (Browns) signed with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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