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Browns | Diontae Johnson terms Tue May 6, 10:52 AM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson's one-year deal is for the veteran's minimum of $1.17 million and includes no guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: The Browns could cut Johnson at any point before the first week of the regular season and avoid being on the hook for any of that salary. Remember, Johnson was traded by the Steelers to the Panthers ahead of the 2024 season and played seven games for Carolina before being dealt to the Ravens. He was waived in December after refusing to enter a game and was claimed by the Texans. Houston cut him during the playoffs, and the Ravens claimed him in order to position themselves for a potential compensatory pick. They won't be getting that pick, and Johnson has work to do before he can be viewed as fantasy-relevant again. |
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Browns | Cleveland makes it official with Diontae Johnson Mon May 5, 03:31 PM
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) officially signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, May 5.
| Footballguys view: After playing for three different teams last year, Johnson hopes to find a role in a Cleveland receiving corps led by Jerry Jeudy and featuring DeAndre Carter, Cedric Tillman, Michael Woods II, Jamari Thrash, David Bell, and Kaden Davis. The Browns also have to figure out their starting QB, so any help they get on the outside is a plus. |
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Browns | Devin Bush arrested Mon May 5, 09:21 AM
Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush was arrested Sunday, May 4, for simple assault and harassment by Bell Acres Police in Pennsylvania.
| Footballguys view: In his first season in Cleveland in 2024, Bush started 10 games and totaled 76 tackles, which ranked fourth on the team. In March, the Browns re-signed Bush to a one-year, $3.25 million deal. We'll follow up on this situation as developments warrant. |
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Browns | Nick Chubb may be unlikely option now Sun May 4, 08:39 AM
Free-agent RB Nick Chubb (Browns) appears to be an unlikely option for the Cleveland Browns now that RB Jerome Ford agreed to take a pay cut, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Browns re-worked their RB corps in the NFL Draft with Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) added in the second round. Judkins is likely to be the lead back for the team this season, and he brings a blend of power and speed to the field. They also selected Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) in the fourth round. We should see Ford and Sampson compete to be the primary backups and/or change-of-pace backs behind Judkins in training camp. |
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Browns | Jerome Ford takes a pay cut Fri May 2, 01:36 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford reportedly agreed to a reworked contract on Friday, May 2, that will lower his base salary from $3.486 million in 2025 to a guaranteed $1.75 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Browns revamped their running back room with the addition of second-round RB Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State). We should see Judkins as the lead back, and he brings a blend of power and speed to the field. Ford is competing to be the primary change-of-pace back for the Browns this year. He'll compete with another rookie, Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) for that spot. |
Browns | Mason Graham adds weight Thu May 1, 04:03 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Mason Graham weighed 296 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine but said he now weighs 310 pounds.
Link to story Browns | Shedeur Sanders' draft slide addressed Tue Apr 29, 12:22 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' fall into the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft was addressed by SI.com's Albert Breer, who cited several factors in the slide. Breer highlighted one coaching staff intentionally planted mistakes in a drawn-up play that Sanders didn't catch. When called out on it, the Colorado prospect's response didn't sit well with the unnamed organization. Sanders also reportedly didn't take responsibility at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine when a coaching staff asked him about his on-field mistakes, leading to Sanders saying maybe the two parties weren't a good fit. Breer went on to mention that NFL executives simply didn't hold Sanders' ability in as high regard as the general public, and once the draft-day fall began, many possible suitors may have opted to pass on Sanders as a backup to avoid an ensuing media circus.
| Footballguys view: It's hard to argue that Sanders' precipitous fall was solely about his level of play; he was widely viewed as one of the top prospects at his position heading into the week. So, the interest in all the behind-the-scenes pre-draft gossip is understandable. But it's time to put the post-mortems behind us. Sanders joins fellow rookie, third-round pick Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Kenny Pickett in a four-way competition for the starting job in Cleveland. While his past attitude might offer insight into how Sanders will handle that competition, we'll keep most of our focus on the field, where we have Flacco currently projected as the starter. |
Browns | Alex Wright receives clearance Mon Apr 28, 07:35 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (triceps) said he has been medically cleared to play again.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland places tender on Elijah Moore Mon Apr 28, 06:42 PM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) has received an unrestricted free agent tender from the Cleveland Browns and will receive a one-year contract from the Browns worth $3.428 million if he does not sign with another team.
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Browns | Diontae Johnson agrees to terms Mon Apr 28, 06:38 PM
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 28, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers made Johnson a third-round pick in 2019, and he has 424 receptions for 4,738 yards and 28 touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowls honors in 2021 with his lone 1,000-yard season and a career-high eight touchdowns. But over the past year, Johnson has bounced between four teams. He began last season with the Panthers, who traded him to the Ravens. Baltimore later waived him after a suspension stemming from his refusal to enter a Dec. 1 game against the Eagles. The Texans claimed him on Dec. 23, but released him during the postseason. In total, Johnson appeared for three teams in 2024, recording 33 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns. Although the Browns' depth chart at wide receiver remains thin, expectations for Johnson should be tempered. |
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Browns | Cleveland meets with Diontae Johnson Mon Apr 28, 06:08 PM
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Browns) recently met with the Cleveland Browns.
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Browns | Mitch Van Vooren invited to minicamp Mon Apr 28, 05:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Mitch Van Vooren (St. Norbert) has been invited to participate in the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland Won't Exercise Kenny Pickett's Fifth-Year Option Mon Apr 28, 03:47 PM
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the Browns will not exercise their fifth-year option on Kenny Pickett's contract.
| Footballguys view: Pickett was a Steelers first-round pick in 2022, and the option went with him when he was traded to the Eagles and the Browns at the end of the 2022 season. As PFT notes, Pickett went into last week set to compete with Joe Flacco for the starting job in Cleveland, but the picture looks quite different this week. The Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel in the third round and then traded up to select Shedeur Sanders after passing on the chance to draft him several times. How those pieces fit will be the object of much attention over the coming months, but the Browns passing on the options is unsurprising regardless of how things shake out. Pickett would be guaranteed $22.117 million under the terms of the option, and that's too high a price, given how things have played out over his first three seasons. |
Browns | Cleveland inks a pair of UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 02:34 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ahmani Marshall (Appalachian State) and TE Eli Wilson (Appalachian State) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Browns | Nothing Promised to QB Sanders Sun Apr 27, 05:13 PM
Irie Harris, from Cleveland.com, reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says fifth-round QB Shedeur Sanders is going to have to come in and compete for his spot on the roster. "I think obviously Shedeur has kind of grown up in the spotlight, but our expectation is for him to come in here and work and compete. Nothing's been promised. Nothing will be given...we are excited to work with him." Berry said.
| Footballguys view: Many felt Sanders would be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he fell to Day 3 and the Browns scooped him up in the fifth round. He joins fellow rookie, third-round pick Dillon Gabriel, and an already crammed room with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Hard Knocks should head to Cleveland this summer, because with a polarizing player like Sanders, everyone is going to be watching how he performs in camp. |
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Browns | RB Judkins Can be the Bell Cow Sun Apr 27, 04:59 PM
Irie Harris, from Cleveland.com, reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry believes second-round pick RB Quinshon Judkins can be their featured back. "Really a bell cow, versatile runner who can run through you, run by you, run around you. We're really excited to have him available to us at the 36 pick." Berry said.
| Footballguys view: Judkins runs with violence, and he has bad intentions for would-be tacklers on every carry. In addition to his powerful style, Judkins has more speed than some think and can rip off big plays as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. The Browns will have an....interesting...offense this year, but a bell cow back in the Shanahan system HC Kevin Stefanski runs can be at least an RB2 for Fantasy GMs out there. |
Browns | RB Sampson 'Untapped Potential' in the Passing Game Sun Apr 27, 04:50 PM
Irie Harris, from Cleveland.com, reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry likes the upside of RB Dylan Sampson. "I think he really compliments our room nicely. Runs a really tough and physical style despite being a little bit undersized. He's a player who has A+ makeup and a player that we think has untapped potential in the passing game." Berry said.
| Footballguys view: Sampson is an intriguing prospect who could be more than a third-down back. For the time being, the rookie is likely to compete with veteran Jerome Ford for those duties in 2025. We should see rookie second-round pick Quinshon Judkins as the bell-cow back in Cleveland this season. |
Browns | Gage Larvadain signed Sun Apr 27, 12:55 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Gage Larvadain (South Carolina) was signed by the Cleveland Browns Sunday, April 27, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland selects Shedeur Sanders Sat Apr 26, 02:11 PM
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland drafts Dylan Sampson Sat Apr 26, 01:26 PM
Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 126th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Dillon Gabriel lands in Cleveland Fri Apr 25, 10:51 PM
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 94th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland adds Harold Fannin Jr. Fri Apr 25, 09:14 PM
Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr. was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 67th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins joining Browns Fri Apr 25, 07:21 PM
Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 36th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland adds Carson Schwesinger Fri Apr 25, 07:10 PM
UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 33rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland eyeing two players at top of Round 2 Fri Apr 25, 04:10 PM
Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson and Louisiana State University TE Mason Taylor are reportedly the two players that the Cleveland Browns are eyeing with their two second-round selections on Friday, April 25 (Nos. 33 and 36 overall).
Link to story Browns | Mason Graham to be busy as a rookie? Thu Apr 24, 10:33 PM
Cleveland Brown DT Mason Graham 'should play a lot of snaps immediately,' according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland selects Mason Graham Thu Apr 24, 08:44 PM
Michigan DT Mason Graham was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the fifth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland duo on the block? Thu Apr 24, 01:08 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo are 'believed to be available via trade entering the draft, 'according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz.
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Browns | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah at workouts Wed Apr 23, 04:27 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) was present for the start of offseason workouts Tuesday, April 22.
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Browns | Nik Needham finds a home with Cleveland Mon Apr 21, 01:34 PM
Free-agent CB Nik Needham (Dolphins) signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, April 21.
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Browns | No firm timetable for Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Sun Apr 20, 03:05 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is making progress in his recovery but still does not have a definite timetable for his return, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson making progress Thu Apr 17, 04:14 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is making progress in his recovery, but his availability for 2025 is uncertain, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
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Browns | CLE views Travis Hunter more as WR Thu Apr 17, 11:21 AM
Colorado WR Travis Hunter is viewed by Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry as better suited to play wide receiver, but he wouldn't limit him from playing both ways.
Link to story Browns | Mason Taylor paying a visit to Cleveland Mon Apr 14, 01:14 PM
Louisiana State University TE Mason Taylor is on a '30' visit with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, April 14.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland adds Julian Okwara Mon Apr 14, 01:02 PM
Free-agent LB Julian Okwara (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, April 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Browns | Kenny Pickett plans to start Sun Apr 13, 02:17 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett will be competing with QB Joe Flacco for the starting quarterback job during training camp but said he plans to be the starter in 2025.
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Browns | Cleveland meets with Cam Skattebo Sat Apr 12, 05:58 PM
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo recently had an official visit with the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Browns | Rayshawn Jenkins visiting Browns Fri Apr 11, 10:54 AM
Free-agent S Rayshawn Jenkins (Seahawks) is visiting the Cleveland Browns Friday, April 11.
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Browns | Joe Flacco signs with Browns Fri Apr 11, 10:10 AM
Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Colts) agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Cleveland Browns Friday, April 11. The deal is worth up to $13 million in incentives.
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Browns | Jordan Hancock meets with Browns Thu Apr 10, 06:54 PM
Ohio State CB Jordan Hancock recently met with the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Browns | Terrance Ferguson meets with Cleveland Thu Apr 10, 01:09 PM
University of Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson is participating in a '30' visit with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, April 10. He also met with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday.
Link to story Browns | Derrick Harmon visits Wed Apr 9, 05:20 PM
Oregon DT Derrick Harmon had an official visit with the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, April 8.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland meets with Omarr Norman-Lott Wed Apr 9, 01:10 PM
Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott had an official visit with the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, April 8.
Link to story Browns | Winston Reid inks tender Tue Apr 8, 10:22 PM
Cleveland Browns exclusive rights free-agent LB Winston Reid signed his one-year tender offer on Tuesday, April 8. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland hosts three quarterback prospects Tue Apr 8, 10:18 PM
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, University of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and Louisville QB Tyler Shough participated in '30' visits with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, April 8.
Link to story Browns | Isaiah Bond meets with the Browns Tue Apr 8, 07:02 PM
Texas WR Isaiah Bond visited the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, April 8.
Link to story Browns | Jalon Walker visiting Cleveland Tue Apr 8, 02:00 PM
Georgia LB Jalon Walker is visiting the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, April 8, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | Blake Whiteheart officially staying put Mon Apr 7, 01:25 PM
Cleveland Browns exclusive rights free-agent TE Blake Whiteheart signed his one-year tender on Monday, April 7. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Browns | Cleveland looking at Travis Hunter? Sat Apr 5, 04:48 PM
Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter is believed to be the leading candidate to be selected by the Cleveland Browns with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland meets with two Colorado prospects Fri Apr 4, 05:09 PM
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and WR/CB Travis Hunter had a dinner meeting with representatives from the Cleveland Browns Thursday, April 3.
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