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Browns | Michael Hall Jr. activated to 53-man roster Tue Aug 26, 03:28 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee) passed his physical Tuesday, Aug. 26, and he was activated to the 53-man roster. He had offseason knee surgery, and he ended up missing training camp and the preseason.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland jettisons several players Tue Aug 26, 03:25 PM
The Cleveland Browns waived WR Chase Cota, WR Kaden Davis, RB Ahmani Marshall, WR Cade McDonald and RB Trayveon Williams on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to storyTrayveon Williams player page
Browns | Andre Szmyt wins kicking job Tue Aug 26, 03:17 PM
Cleveland Browns PK Andre Szmyt appears to have won the starting placekicking job, as the team released PK Dustin Hopkins on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to storyAndre Szmyt player page
Browns | Deshaun Watson moved to PUP list Tue Aug 26, 03:14 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was moved to the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as expected.
Link to storyDeshaun Watson player page
Browns | Dustin Hopkins cut in Cleveland Tue Aug 26, 03:13 PM
Cleveland Browns PK Dustin Hopkins was released on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as the team cuts down to its 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com noted, Hopkins logged the worst season of his NFL career with Cleveland in 2024, converting just 18 of 27 field-goal attempts (67 percent) and 17 of 20 extra-point tries across 16 regular-season appearances. The team will instead opt to move forward with Andre Szmyt and potentially add further competition at the kicker spot. Fantasy investors would be wise to look elsewhere for their kicking spot. |
Dustin Hopkins player page
Browns | Pierre Strong released Tue Aug 26, 11:50 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Pierre Strong was released Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Browns | Diontae Johnson released Tue Aug 26, 09:45 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson was released Tuesday, Aug. 26.
| Footballguys view: As The Sporting News suggested, it's a surprise based on name value and expectation, but not necessarily by performance. After stops with three teams last season, the Browns seemed as good a destination as any this offseason for Johnson. Their WR depth chart was relatively wide open behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman. But the emergence of undrafted Gage Larvadain and the recent signing of Isaiah Bond, coupled with a solid preseason from Jamari Thrash, spelled the end for Johnson. And, as The Athletic's Zac Jackson wrote. "When you can't make this receiving corps, you might be out of chances." |
Diontae Johnson player page
Browns | KT Leveston coming to Cleveland Tue Aug 26, 09:36 AM
Los Angeles Rams OT KT Leveston was acquired by the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, Aug. 26, in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2028.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland moves Kenny Pickett Tue Aug 26, 01:35 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, Aug. 25, in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders scoot up Mon Aug 25, 08:10 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders each elevated up the depth chart Monday, Aug. 25, following the trade of QB Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, Gabriel and Sanders are competing for the primary backup job behind aging veteran QB Joe Flacco.
Link to story Browns | Two tight ends jettisoned Sun Aug 24, 04:05 PM
The Cleveland Browns waived TEs Sal Cannella and Mitch Van Vooren on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Browns | Tyler Huntley to be released Sun Aug 24, 03:47 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Tyler Huntley will be released, a source said Sunday, Aug. 24. The Browns plan to keep QBs Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on its 53-man roster.
Link to storyTyler Huntley player page
Browns | Diontae Johnson makes one grab in finale Sun Aug 24, 02:12 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson had one reception for 12 yards in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is on the roster bubble and nowhere near reasserting himself to the level he was seen at in fantasy and NFL terms going into last season. He's not worth a roster spot in typical dynasty leagues. |
Diontae Johnson player page
Browns | Several still out with injuries Sun Aug 24, 02:10 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome II (shoulder) went through pregame routines, but he did not play against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23. LB Mohamoud Diabate (undisclosed), OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle) and LB Winston Reid (back) are also nursing injuries, and each remained sidelined.
Link to storyGreg Newsome II player page
Browns | Hopeful Denzel Ward Jr. will be ready Sun Aug 24, 02:08 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward Jr. (shoulder) did not play in the preseason finale, as expected, but the team is hopeful he'll be ready for the Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 7.
| Footballguys view: If Ward isn't ready for Week 1, the Browns defense will be without their best corner against one of the most prolific passing games in the league. We'll be monitoring this and reflecting it in our Week 1 projections. |
Denzel Ward player page
Browns | Adin Huntington confirmed for spot Sun Aug 24, 02:06 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Adin Huntington was notified he has a spot on the 53-man regular-season roster. 'He's on our football team,' head coach Kevin Stefanski said of the undrafted rookie from Tulane. '(General manager Andrew Berry) said I could share that with (the media).' Huntington has taken snaps at fullback, contributed on special teams and worked on defense, posting 1.5 sacks and four tackles with a forced fumble in the preseason.
Link to story Browns | Two placed in concussion protocol Sun Aug 24, 02:05 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cade McDonald (concussion) and RB Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion) left the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23, and each were placed in the concussion protocol.
Link to story Browns | Further testing to Blake Whiteheart Sun Aug 24, 02:03 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Blake Whiteheart (knee) suffered a knee injury in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, and he is expected to undergo further testing. He is battling for the No. 3 TE job behind TEs David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr.
Link to storyBlake Whiteheart player page
Browns | Harold Fannin Jr. records TD reception Sun Aug 24, 01:45 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. had a touchdown reception in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23, from QB Joe Flacco. 'It's definitely special. Growing up in Northeast Ohio, everybody loves the Browns. Actually to get drafted to the Browns and actually score a touchdown for the Browns, it's such a so real thing. My parents were there, so made it even better, too,' Fannin said.
| Footballguys view: Fannin should have a role in the Browns offense right away. That could hurt David Njoku's ceiling, while not necessarily making Fannin fantasy relevant this year. Fannin's development is a great sign for his dynasty value, but he's not going to take off until Njoku isn't with the Browns, which could be next year, when Njoku is a free agent. |
Browns | Committed to Shedeur Sanders Sun Aug 24, 01:39 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed 3-of-6 passes for 14 yards while getting sacked five times in the preseason finale Saturday, Aug. 23 against the Los Angeles Rams. 'I'm committed to his development, just like everybody's,' head coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday, Aug. 24. Sanders is battling for the No. 3 job with fellow rookie QB Dillon Gabriel.
Link to story Browns | Julian Okwara nursing rib injury Sun Aug 24, 01:36 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Julian Okwara (rib) is dealing with a rib injury he picked up in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23 against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday, Aug. 24, he'd have an update in a couple of days. Okwara is down the depth chart, simply battling for a roster spot, and the injury could make a difference in whether he is kept or cut loose.
Link to storyJulian Okwara player page
Browns | Isaiah Bond makes preseason debut Sun Aug 24, 01:31 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond played nine snaps in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday, Aug. 24, that it was a 'good start', and that he is pleased with the rookie's progress.
Link to story Browns | Kenny Pickett expected for Week 1 Sun Aug 24, 01:29 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He is also expected to be the primary backup to starting QB Joe Flacco.
Link to story Browns | Julian Okwara suffers rib injury Sun Aug 24, 10:39 AM
Cleveland Browns LB Julian Okwara (rib) made an early exit from the preseason game versus the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23, due to a rib injury.
Link to storyJulian Okwara player page
Browns | Ethan Pocic to undergo MRI Sat Aug 23, 04:51 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns C Ethan Pocic (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on the knee injury he suffered during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to story Browns | Joe Flacco productive in limited work Sat Aug 23, 04:44 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco went 9-for-10 for 71 yards and one touchdown during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyJoe Flacco player page
Browns | Cade McDonald leaves game Sat Aug 23, 04:06 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cade McDonald (undisclosed) went to the locker room after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23.
Link to story Browns | No update on Quinshon Judkins Sat Aug 23, 03:52 PM
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the team is taking things day-to-day with unsigned second-round draft choice RB Quinshon Judkins.
Link to story Browns | Knee issue Blake Whiteheart Sat Aug 23, 02:20 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Blake Whiteheart (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23, and has been ruled out.
Link to storyBlake Whiteheart player page
Browns | Pierre Strong leaves early Sat Aug 23, 02:15 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Pierre Strong (head) left the preseason game early Saturday, Aug. 23, and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Link to story Browns | Ethan Pocic suffers injury Sat Aug 23, 02:00 PM
Cleveland Browns C Ethan Pocic (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23, and has been ruled out.
Link to story Browns | Dylan Sampson to push Jerome Ford for carries Fri Aug 22, 01:48 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson will push Jerome Ford for carries while Quinshon Judkins' status is up in the air, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi.
| Footballguys view: The Browns are reportedly in the market for a back, and Judkins could (should?) join the team at some point this year. Cleveland had the lowest scoring offense in the league last year, and the 2025 version of Joe Flacco probably isn't going to change that. Neither of these backs are more than late round fliers. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond to play Saturday Thu Aug 21, 01:44 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond will play in the team's final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aug. 23, according to a report from Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Bond practiced for a third straight day on Thursday after signing a three-year contract worth $3.018 million on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The Browns just picked up Bond, and he's ready for some preseason action. Bond needs to get up to speed, so preseason playing time is a must. To begin the regular season, Bond is unlikely to be a fantasy asset. However, if he pops in the way he could on a team in need of playmakers on offense, Bond could be a 'what the heck' flex. |
Browns | Kenny Pickett to miss preseason game Thu Aug 21, 01:39 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett (hamstring) will not play in the final preseason game because of his hamstring injury, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: By missing this game, Pickett will have missed every preseason contest this year. That means the Browns won't get to see him in action and will likely have to carry four quarterbacks. In the preseason finale, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders will be under center for the Browns. If Pickett's injury carries into the regular season, then Gabriel or Sanders will be the primary backup to Joe Flacco. |
Browns | Cedric Tillman misses second straight practice Thu Aug 21, 01:27 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (thumb) did not practice on Thursday, Aug. 21, according to a report Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Tillman also did not practice on Wednesday.
Link to story Browns | Nathaniel Watson out for season Thu Aug 21, 01:10 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Nathaniel Watson (biceps) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 21.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland brings back Chase Cota Thu Aug 21, 01:07 PM
Free-agent WR Chase Cota (Browns) signed with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived RB Toa Taua.
Link to story Browns | Joe Flacco to start against the Rams Thu Aug 21, 01:02 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco will start against the Los Angeles Rams in their preseason finale, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Per Stefanski, Cleveland's starters are expected to play 25 to 30 snaps. He also noted that QBs Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders would see action.
Link to storyJoe Flacco player page
Browns | Thumb issue for Cedric Tillman Wed Aug 20, 03:40 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (thumb) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 20, because of a thumb injury, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said the injury is not serious.
Link to story Browns | Kenny Pickett limited Wednesday Wed Aug 20, 03:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett (hamstring) did not participate in team drills during practice Wednesday, Aug. 20, and will not play in the final preseason game, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to story Browns | Denzel Ward expected back soon Wed Aug 20, 03:36 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 20, but should return to practice in the near future, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to storyDenzel Ward player page
Browns | Shedeur Sanders returns to practice Wed Aug 20, 03:26 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (oblique) participated in team drills during practice Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland moves on from Jowon Briggs Wed Aug 20, 03:25 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Jowon Briggs was traded to the New York Jets Wednesday, Aug. 20, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice. The Jets will also receive a 2026 seventh-round draft choice in the trade.
Link to story Browns | Isaiah Bond making progress in second practice Wed Aug 20, 01:15 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond practiced for a second day on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to a report by ESPN.com's Daniel Oyefusi. Bond signed a three-year contract worth $3.018 million last week after a grand jury cleared him of a sexual assault charge. 'Right now, the biggest thing, we're just trying to get him caught up. ... But I think he's a fast learner because yesterday he picked up on a lot of the things, a lot of the things that we threw at him,' Browns WR Jamari Thrash said.
Link to story Browns | Denzel Ward suffers injury Tue Aug 19, 03:27 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) left practice early Tuesday, Aug. 19, after suffering an apparent shoulder injury.
Link to storyDenzel Ward player page
Browns | No practice for Shedeur Sanders Tue Aug 19, 01:45 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (oblique) will not participate in practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, but the team will check on him Wednesday, Aug. 20, to see if he can return.
Link to story Browns | Kenny Pickett set for more work Tue Aug 19, 01:38 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett (hamstring) will participate in some team drills during practice Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins may need to wait for deal Mon Aug 18, 02:19 PM
Cleveland Browns second-round draft choice RB Quinshon Judkins has not agreed to a contract at this point, and two sides may wait until after the NFL's investigation of his off-field incident in Florida to reach a deal. He will not be criminally charged for the incident.
| Footballguys view: Since Judkins hasn't signed his rookie deal, he has not been allowed to participate in training camp or preseason games with the Browns. He won't be able to play on the field with the team until a deal is reached. He did previously practice with the team during minicamp before the arrest occurred. Jerome Ford and fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson are currently the top two backs on the roster. |
Browns | Joe Flacco named starter Mon Aug 18, 02:01 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco will open the season as the team's starting quarterback.
| Footballguys view: Flacco, entering his 18th NFL season, will also start in the team's preseason finale against the Rams. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he would treat the game as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. The Browns entered training with a four-man competition with Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. However, injuries and a clear delineation of practice reps led Flacco to take an overwhelming majority of first-team reps. For our purposes, Flacco has proven he can fuel the fantasy fires of front-line teammates. In this case, players like Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku, will benefit. |
Joe Flacco player page
Browns | Isaiah Bond signs three-year deal with CLE Mon Aug 18, 12:39 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond signed a three-year, $3.018 million deal with the Browns Monday, Aug. 18.
| Footballguys view: Bond lands on a team lacking a clear No. 2 option behind Pro Bowler Jerry Jeudy. After Jeudy, the only "proven" wide receivers on the roster is former Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson, who was signed to a no-risk, non-guaranteed prove-it deal in May after a disappointing 2024 season. Cedric Tillman, the starter opposite Jeudy, has struggled to remain on the field. That said, if Jeudy, Tillman, and David Njoku are the top three options on this team, the fourth spot could still be of interest -- at least early on with Joe Flacco announced as the starter on Monday. |