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Browns | Isaiah Bond still subject to NFL discipline Sun Aug 31, 11:43 AM
The National Football League is still reviewing the sexual assault case of Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond, even though there are no longer pending charges, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy. He remains subject to NFL discipline, although no decision appears imminent.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins still subject to NFL discipline Sun Aug 31, 11:26 AM
The National Football League is still reviewing the misdemeanor domestic battery case of Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins, even though there are no longer pending charges, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy. He remains subject to discipline from the league, although no decision appears imminent.
| Footballguys view: This is at least one of the reasons that Judkins hasn't signed yet. It's not clear when the league will conclude their investigation. Judkins camp and the Browns are also going to have to find a common ground to finalize changes to the contract that are called for in light of Judkins domestic violence incident and any league response to it. It's a stretch to imagine Judkins being ready to play in Week 1, and the impact he can make after that is subject to numerous variables, including the play of fellow rookie Dylan Sampson and passing down back Jerome Ford. If you take Judkins, you will have to hold him for an indefinite number of weeks before you even know what you have. |
Browns | Brenden Bates signed to PS Thu Aug 28, 05:05 PM
Free-agent TE Brenden Bates (Browns) was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad Thursday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Browns | Blake Whiteheart misses practice Thu Aug 28, 02:03 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Blake Whiteheart (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 28.
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Browns | Myles Garrett works on side Thu Aug 28, 02:00 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (undisclosed) was working on the side during practice Thursday, Aug. 28, but may have been receiving a rest day.
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Browns | Bailey Zappe, Malachi Corley to PS Thu Aug 28, 01:07 PM
Free-agent QB Bailey Zappe (Chiefs) and WR Malachi Corley (Jets) were signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad Thursday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Browns | Four players signed to practice squad Wed Aug 27, 02:24 PM
Free-agent TE Sal Cannella (Browns), WR Kaden Davis (Browns), RB Ahmani Marshall (Browns) and RB Trayveon Williams (Browns) were signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Browns | Brenden Bates waived Wed Aug 27, 02:16 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Brenden Bates was waived Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Browns | Two players to miss first four games Wed Aug 27, 01:27 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Winston Reid (back) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 26. The team also placed WR David Bell (calf) on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list. Both players will miss at least the first four games of the season.
Link to story Browns | Raheim Sanders joining Browns Wed Aug 27, 12:59 PM
Former Los Angeles Chargers RB Raheim Sanders was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland releases Cade McDonald Tue Aug 26, 11:52 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cade McDonald (undisclosed) was waived/injured on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Browns | Kisean Johnson jettisoned Tue Aug 26, 11:48 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Kisean Johnson was released on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to story 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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