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Browns | Quinshon Judkins a limited participant Mon Aug 24, 02:37 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, on a limited basis.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com noted, Judkins missed the final two practices of last week before sitting out Saturday's preseason loss to the Bills due to what coach Todd Monken described as "a little something nagging, nothing big. Even though he's mixing back into drills, it wouldn't be a surprise if the team goes easy on Judkins with Week 1 still nearly three weeks away. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond in protocol Mon Aug 24, 02:23 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, because he is going through the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: The Browns initially announced that Bond was being evaluated for a concussion after he exited during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Bills. He was cleared to return in the third quarter but did not re-enter the game, with many of Cleveland's key players already finished for the day. Bond's absence Monday indicates that he developed symptoms after passing the in-game evaluation. He will now have to complete the league's concussion protocol before returning to practice. |
Browns | Dae'Quan Wright officially cut Mon Aug 24, 01:06 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Browns | Maliek Collins cleared to practice Mon Aug 24, 01:05 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Maliek Collins (quadriceps) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyMaliek Collins player page
Browns | Deshaun Watson will open the season as the starter Mon Aug 24, 10:39 AM
Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Watson emerged as the starter in a competition with Shedeur Sanders that stretched into the first two preseason games. The Browns' first two regular-season games of the 2026 season are on the road -- at Jacksonville and then at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- before returning home to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Watson has a 9-10 record as the Browns' starting quarterback, and his last two seasons as the starter have ended due to injury. Expecting him to hold the job all season seems like a reach, but he gets the first shot. |
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Browns | Cleveland starting QB to be announced Monday? Mon Aug 24, 12:05 AM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are battling for the No. 1 job, and head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23, that a decision would likely be announced Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been splitting first-team reps in practice since the offseason workout program and throughout training camp. But as ProFootballTalk.com suggests, Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter. However it goes, it seems clear that Monken won't be making a 17-game decision right out of the gate. The man who wins the job as of Week 1 also wins the privilege of being the first guy benched. |
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Browns | Dae'Quan Wright set to return to college Sun Aug 23, 05:46 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright will be waived, and if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place to play the 2026 NCAA Football season with the LSU Tigers, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
Link to story Browns | Michael Hall Jr. unlikely to make full-time switch Sun Aug 23, 04:29 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Michael Hall Jr. is expected to see some time at defensive end, but head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 23, that he doesn't think Hall Jr. will make a full-time switch to the position. However, he does have flexibility along the defensive line, which will help after the team lost DE Alex Wright (Achilles).
Link to story Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson done for preseason Sun Aug 23, 04:06 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, locked in a battle for the starting job, will both sit for the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New England Patriots.
Link to storyDeshaun Watson player page
Browns | Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green to face New England Sun Aug 23, 04:05 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will be the two quarterbacks playing in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Browns | Carson Schwesinger to do more this week Sun Aug 23, 03:58 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) is expected to do a little more this week, according to head coach Todd Monken on Sunday, Aug. 23. The team has taken it easy with one of their better defensive players, especially in light of injuries at other positions challenging the team's depth.
Link to story Browns | Trio of Cleveland players nearing return Sun Aug 23, 03:54 PM
Cleveland Browns FB Michael Burton (hamstring), LB Sam Kamara (undisclosed) and CB D'Angelo Ross (undisclosed) might be able to return to the practice field sometime this week, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyMichael Burton player page
Sam Kamara player page
Browns | Maliek Collins expected back soon Sun Aug 23, 03:52 PM
Cleveland Browns DL Maliek Collins (quadriceps) remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 23, that he anticipates Collins will hopefully return sometime this week.
Link to storyMaliek Collins player page
Browns | Derek Barnett signed as replacement Sun Aug 23, 01:26 PM
Free-agent DE Derek Barnett (Texans) signed a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Aug. 23, according to a source. He spent the previous three seasons with the Houston Texans. Barnett was signed to replace DE Alex Wright (Achilles), who suffered a season-ending injury in joint practices with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
Link to storyDerek Barnett player page
Browns | Alex Wright out for the season Sun Aug 23, 01:23 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (Achilles) suffered a ruptured left Achilles during a joint-practice session Thursday, and he was placed on the season-ending reserve/injured list on Sunday, Aug. 23.
| Footballguys view: This won't help a defense that downgraded from Myles Garrett to Jared Verse as marquee edge rusher this offseason. Wright was an up and comer who was expected to play a big role opposite Verse. |
Browns | Malachi Corley injured Sat Aug 22, 08:40 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley (undisclosed) entered the medical tent during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, for an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Browns | Isaish Bond injury update Sat Aug 22, 05:31 PM
Updating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol, according to Cleveland.com's Ashley Bastock on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Browns HC Todd Monken has praised Bond earlier this year as one of the team's most improved players. He's been pushing for a starting job, and getting cleared means Bond will be able to continue doing that. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond questionable to return Sat Aug 22, 03:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is considered questionable to return to the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, because he is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Link to story Browns | Isaiah Bond leaves preseason game Sat Aug 22, 03:14 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the preseason game and went to the locker room.
Link to story Browns | Deshaun Watson to see playing time Saturday Sat Aug 22, 11:03 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will take over during the third quarter of the preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to play the entire first half.
Link to storyDeshaun Watson player page
Browns | Two CLE rookies to play Saturday Sat Aug 22, 10:45 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston and OT Spencer Fano will play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to story Browns | Travis Bell injured Thursday Fri Aug 21, 08:17 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Travis Bell (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an undisclosed reason.
Link to story Browns | Alex Wright injury update Thu Aug 20, 07:53 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (calf) is believed to have suffered a calf injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Browns | Minor injury for Quinshon Judkins Thu Aug 20, 05:08 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is dealing with a nagging injury, but head coach Todd Monken said the team is not worried about the injury.
| Footballguys view: An undisclosed injury for a player like Judkins is something to keep track of. We'll know more hopefully in the near future as Judkins is set to be one of the key players on the Browns' offense. We'll see if Judkins (RB19) can pay off as an RB2 for Fantasy GMs this year. |
Browns | Alex Wright carted off Thu Aug 20, 05:00 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (leg) was carted off the field Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering an apparent leg injury during practice.
Link to story Browns | Drew Biber joins Browns Thu Aug 20, 04:08 PM
Free-agent TE Drew Biber (Packers) signed with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed TE Jack Stoll (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyJack Stoll player page
Browns | CLE signs Jamil Muhammad Wed Aug 19, 08:10 PM
Free-agent DE Jamil Muhammad (Panthers) has been signed by the Cleveland Browns, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The Browns also waived DB Jeadyn Lukus.
Link to story Browns | Two tight ends work out Wed Aug 19, 05:08 PM
Free-agent TE Drew Biber (Packers) and TE JJ Galbreath (Steelers) recently worked out for the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins not on field Wed Aug 19, 02:09 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Link to story Browns | Brenden Bates to IR Tue Aug 18, 06:36 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Brenden Bates was reverted to the reserve/injured list after being waived with an injury designation on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Link to storyBrenden Bates player page
Browns | Ben Patterson signs with Cleveland Tue Aug 18, 02:51 PM
Free agent WR Ben Patterson (Jaguars) signed with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, Aug. 18. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to storyBen Patterson player page
Browns | Team being cautious with Carson Schwesinger Tue Aug 18, 12:14 AM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) has not practiced since July 31 due to an ankle injury, but the team is hopeful he will return to practice next week. Head coach Todd Monken said the Browns are being 'overly cautious' with Schwesinger.
Link to storyCarson Schwesinger player page
Browns | Cleveland makes roster moves Mon Aug 17, 01:15 PM
Free-agent TE Jermaine Terry (Giants) signed with the Cleveland Browns Monday, Aug. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Brenden Bates (undisclosed) with an injury designation.
Link to storyBrenden Bates player page
Browns | Shedeur Sanders to start preseason game Sun Aug 16, 05:53 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to start and play the first half of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Todd Monken said.
Link to storyShedeur Sanders player page
Browns | Two expected to be fine after injuries Sun Aug 16, 05:51 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Michael Coats Jr. (ankle) and CB Nate Evans (quadriceps), injured inthe preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday, Aug. 15, are expected to be fine. Evans is should be OK, according to head coach Todd Monken, and Coats is expected back at practice this week.
Link to storyNate Evans player page
Michael Coats Jr. player page
Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson to split reps Sun Aug 16, 04:32 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will split first-team reps this week in a rotation. Head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 16 that Sanders will work with the first team Monday and Wednesday, with Watson doing so Tuesday and Thursday. That will also allow both players to get first-team reps in joint practices with the Buffalo Bills ahead of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyDeshaun Watson player page
Shedeur Sanders player page
Browns | Deshaun Watson solid in start Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson completed 11 of his 15 passes for 126 yards and rushed three times for four yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Watson's numbers look good, but he was the same shadow of the quarterback he used to be in reality. It's very difficult to predict who will win this competition, but not difficult to see that Watson is a backup quality quarterback at best at this point in his career. |
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Browns | KC Concepcion runs for TD Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion caught three of his four targets for 27 yards and added a 14-yard rushing touchdown during the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Concepcion looked like he is going to play a significant role in this offense, given his talent for adding yards after the catch on safe, high percentage short throws. This was the domain of Harold Fannin Jr. last year, so the rise of Concepcion might not bode well for Fannin's ceiling even though he should be even better in his second season. Concepcion remains worth a pick in the second half of your draft as a speculative bench stash, especially in PPR leagues, but if he and fellow rookie Denzel Boston are hits, Fannin probably won't live up to expectations. |
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Browns | Several expected to return soon Sun Aug 16, 03:48 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Elijah Chatman, OT Izavion Miller and OG Zak Zinter are several injured players dealing with undisclosed injuries. All are expected to return to practice this week, head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 16.
Link to storyElijah Chatman player page
Browns | Za'Darius Smith could be signed Sunday Sun Aug 16, 11:49 AM
Free-agent DE Za'Darius Smith (Eagles) is expected to fly to Cleveland Sunday, Aug. 16, and could sign a contract with the Cleveland Browns shortly thereafter if all goes well. Smith had tried out for the team Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders throws pick Saturday Sat Aug 15, 10:41 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed six of his 11 passes for 79 yards and an interception and rushed for three yards on two carries during the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
Link to storyShedeur Sanders player page
Browns | Two grabs for Jerry Jeudy Sat Aug 15, 08:26 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy caught both of his targets for 18 yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Browns | Light day for Quinshon Judkins Sat Aug 15, 08:20 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins rushed four times for nine yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 15.
Link to storyQuinshon Judkins player page
Browns | Shedeur Sanders to start second preseason game Sat Aug 15, 04:33 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will start and play the first half in the Browns' second preseason game, according to Browns HC Todd Monken on Saturday, Aug. 15. Monken also said he will give both quarterbacks, including Browns QB Deshaun Watson, opportunities with the first-team offense.
Link to storyDeshaun Watson player page
Shedeur Sanders player page
Browns | Nate Evans suffers injury Sat Aug 15, 03:24 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Nate Evans (quadriceps) suffered a quadriceps injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, and has been ruled out.
Link to storyNate Evans player page
Browns | Ankle injury for Michael Coats Sat Aug 15, 03:06 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Michael Coats Jr. (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, and has been ruled out.
Link to storyMichael Coats Jr. player page
Browns | Tyron Herring reverts to IR Sat Aug 15, 09:19 AM
Cleveland Browns DB Tyron Herring (undisclosed) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 14, after having cleared waivers.
Link to storyTyron Herring player page
Browns | Za'Darius Smith worked out Thu Aug 13, 04:57 PM
Free-agent DE Za'Darius Smith (Eagles) worked out for the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Browns | Jeremiah McClendon signed by CLE Wed Aug 12, 09:29 PM
Free-agent CB Jeremiah McClendon (Saints) was signed by the Cleveland Browns, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson to start Saturday Wed Aug 12, 05:59 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15. QB Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to start the second preseason game.
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Shedeur Sanders player page