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Played through broken rib
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:49 PM
Graham told reporters Wednesday that he played through a broken rib at the end of the 2025 season, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Despite dealing with a broken rib, Graham appeared in all 17 of the Browns' contests during his rookie campaign, recording 49 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defensed. Heading into his second NFL season, the Michigan product is likely to remain an integral portion of Cleveland's defensive front. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Splitting first-team reps with Watson?
Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:05 PM
Shedeur and Deshaun Watson split first-team reps for most of Wednesday's practice, but Watson then took all the reps at the end in a simulated hurry-up drill, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reports from Cleveland beat writers are slightly conflicting, but there seems to be agreement that Watson went first through the rotation in early practice periods, before Sanders took the first snap in full-team drills. Watson then handled the special period at the end of practice. It sounds like Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green didn't get much first-team work, if any, but the rotation could look different as soon as the next practice. Head coach Todd Monken has mentioned his preference for naming a starting QB before the start of training camp, though he eased off his prior statements Wednesday, telling reporters, "we'll have it set for [Week 1 at Jacksonville]," per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson First QB through drills
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:38 PM
Watson was the first QB through the rotation at Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Watson took the first snap in individual drills and 7-on-7s, but Sanders then went first in 11-on-11s, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The two split first-team snaps for the rest of the session, with Watson then taking over at the end for a hurry-up simulation. For individual drills, Sanders was second through the rotation, with Dillon Gabriel going third and Taylen Green predictably last. It's more or less what was expected, given that Watson has 72 NFL starts to his name and is competing with a trio of mid-round picks from the past two drafts. What's less clear is if the initial position means anything beyond deference to age/experience. Browns head coach Todd Monken seems to take Sanders seriously as a candidate for the starting job, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Gabriel (or even Green) take some first-team reps as well. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Taking 11-on-11 reps
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
Judkins (ankle) is taking carries in 11-on-11s, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Five months removed from surgery on a broken leg and a dislocated ankle, Judkins is already sprinting and making cuts during team drills at OTAs. While this rapid progress doesn't automatically mean he'll be a full participant when contact work begins in late July, it proves he is ahead of schedule in his rehab and on track for a Week 1 start. The Browns have shaky depth behind him in the backfield, rostering 2025 fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson and a quartet of undrafted young players. |
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Aaron Anderson Aaron Anderson Headed to Cleveland
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:09 PM
The Browns signed Anderson as an undrafted free agent Tuesday.
Analysis: Anderson spent his entire collegiate career at LSU, catching 106 passes for 1,341 yards and five touchdowns across three seasons. He will spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a spot on Cleveland's final roster. |
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Claimed by Browns
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:39 PM
The Browns claimed Chatman off waivers from the Giants on Friday.
Analysis: Chatman played 22 games for the Giants over the previous two seasons, recording 24 tackles and 1.0 sacks. The 25-year-old will compete for a depth role on Cleveland's stout defensive line. |
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Kole Wilson Kole Wilson Joining Cleveland
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:47 PM
The Browns signed Wilson as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Wilson ended his collegiate career at Baylor, where he totaled 44 receptions for 591 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games. The wide receiver also fielded 30 kickoff returns for 705 yards during the 2025 season. The Browns selected both KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the 2026 NFL Draft, meaning any path to playing time for Wilson is likely to come through the special-teams unit as a returner. |
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TJ Harden TJ Harden Headed to Cleveland
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:38 PM
The Browns signed Harden as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Harden spent three years at UCLA before transferring to SMU in 2025. The running back appeared in 13 games for the Mustangs, producing 787 yards and nine touchdowns on 171 carries and recording 19 receptions for 99 yards and one additional score. Similar to fellow undrafted free agent Davon Booth, it will likely be very difficult for Harden to earn a spot in a running back room dominated by accomplished young incumbent talent like Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson. |
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Davon Booth Davon Booth Signs with Cleveland
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:33 PM
The Browns signed Booth as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Booth appeared in 12 games for Mississippi State in 2025, accumulating 553 yards and seven touchdowns on 136 carries. The running back also added 165 receiving yards on 15 receptions, finding the end zone twice through the air. The Browns' running back room is led by young talents Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson, likely making any chance for meaningful carries unlikely for Booth for the foreseeable future. |
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Headed to reserve/PUP
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:04 PM
The Browns placed Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/PUP list Friday.
Analysis: Owusu-Koramoah sustained a serious neck injury last October against the Ravens. The linebacker's NFL future was called into question due to the nature of the injury, but a move to the reserve/PUP list instead of a release is a good sign that his playing days may not be over quite yet. No timeline has been given for Owusu-Koramoah's potential return, however, so his career may still hang in the balance. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Monken says no leader in QB battle
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:56 AM
Head coach Todd Monken said Friday that a leader has yet to emerge in the quarterback competition between Watson and Shedeur Sanders, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Watson and Sanders rotated first-team opportunities during Cleveland's three-day voluntary minicamp, with Watson usually first in line for drills but Sanders taking more total reps. Monken has maintained that he would like to name a starting quarterback before the Browns open training camp in late July, but the coach said that it's too early in the process to make that decision at this point. |
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Restructures contract
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:07 PM
Jones (knee) restructured his contract for the 2026 season to receive $1.5 million, including $1.145 million in guaranteed money, TTom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jones was originally slated to make $3.7 million, but his salary be slashed by more than half. He played only three games in 2025 before tearing his LCL, but he should be ready to begin the 2026 campaign. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Losing ground to Watson?
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 11:31 AM
Coach Todd Monken hopes to identify the Browns' starting QB by the end of the team's minicamp June 9-11, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sanders and Deshaun Watson are considered the top two candidates to land the job.
Analysis: Per Cabot, Watson reportedly emerged from the team's voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over Sanders, which may give the veteran signal caller the inside track to the assignment, but Sanders does have time to make up ground before Monken makes the call. Also in Cleveland's QB mix are 2025 third-rounder Dillon Gabriel and 2026 sixth-rounder Taylen Green, but Cabot suggests that they will largely be vying for the developmental third spot on the roster. In any case, this is a job competition worth closely monitoring in the coming weeks/months, with the Browns slated to approach the coming campaign with an intriguing group of pass-catchers that includes returning WRs Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond, along with TE Harold Fannin,as well as a pair of talented rookie wideouts in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson May have inside track for QB1
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 11:10 AM
Watson reportedly emerged from last week's voluntary minicamp with an edge over Shedeur Sanders in the Browns' quarterback competition, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Analysis: The report notes that coach Todd Monken hopes to identify the team's starter by the end of Browns minicamp June 9-11, with Watson and Sanders viewed as the top two contenders for the role, while Dillon Gabriel and 2026 sixth-rounder Taylen Green are also in the mix to a lesser degree. Per Cabot, at this stage Watson --- who didn't see game action in 2025 due to an Achilles' injury -- appears to have the inside track to the assignment, but Sanders still has time to close the gap before Monken makes the call. In any case, the signal caller that ultimately gets the nod will be in line to helm a Cleveland passing offense that returns WRs Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, as well as TE Harold Fannin, and is also set to welcome a pair of talented rookie wideouts in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. |
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Michael Burton Michael Burton Coming to Cleveland
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 12:44 PM
Burton signed with the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 34-year-old fullback from Rutgers is now joining the Browns after spending each of the last two seasons with the Broncos. Burton appeared in all 34 of Denver's regular-season games during that span, rushing 14 times for 17 yards and a touchdown while catching all 13 of his targets for 73 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, he was a major special-teams contributor, tallying 10 total tackles and one forced fumble across 577 snaps. Expect Burton to assume a similar role for Cleveland during the 2026 season. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Faces added competition for snaps
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 10:27 AM
Tillman will face increased competition for snaps and targets after the Browns drafted a pair of rookie wide receivers in first-rounder KC Concepcion and second-rounder Denzel Boston in the 2026 Draft, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tillman was categorized by Jackson as one of the Browns' biggest losers following the draft and looks to be a candidate to be traded over the summer. He's headed into the final year of his rookie contract but has shown glimpses of playmaking ability when paired with a quarterback who can push the ball down the field and outside the numbers. He has a career 71-833-5 line on 132 targets across 38 regular-season appearances. Boston is viewed as Cleveland's perimeter wide receiver of the future, according to Jackson. |
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Called upon by Browns
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:46 PM
The Browns selected Ryan in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 248th overall.
Analysis: Ryan bounced from UCLA to Utah to BYU, and he finally broke out at his final destination with 45 receptions for 620 yards and three touchdowns, ranking third on the team in all three categories. The 22-year-old fits the tight-end build (6-foot-3, 255 pounds) while adding a 4.71 40-yard dash, and he's a dependable run blocker. He's one of eight tight ends currently on the Browns roster, but the only player with a truly secure role is Harold Fannin. |
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Picked by Cleveland
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 3:09 PM
The Browns selected Green in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 182nd overall.
Analysis: Green spent the first three years of his college career at Boise State before transferring to Arkansas in 2024, where he operated as a dual-threat quarterback for the Razorbacks. He finished his senior season completing 60.7 percent of his passes for 2,714 yards, 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while turning 139 carries into 777 yards and eight scores across 12 games. Green was a standout at the 2026 NFL Combine in February, with his 4.36-second 40-yard dash being the fastest among quarterbacks since Reggie McNeal in 2026. Green joins a Browns quarterback room that also consists of Deshaun Watson and 2025 selections Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. However, it's worth noting that Cleveland hired Todd Monken as the head coach, and Monken served as the Ravens' offensive coordinator from 2023 to 2025 with Lamar Jackson as the starting quarterback, which could help Green emerge from the rest of the pack. |
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Nabbed by Cleveland
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 2:28 PM
The Browns selected Royer in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 170th overall.
Analysis: After starting his career at Ohio State and spending four years with the Buckeyes, Royer transferred to Cincinnati prior to 2024 and racked up a combined 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns over the last two seasons with the Bearcats. Royer sports sound hands and an ability to make things happen after the catch (8.9 YAC/reception in 2025), and he's a solid blocker in the run game. However, he isn't blessed with the top-tier athleticism for the position. Royer joins a tight end room that cut David Njoku loose this offseason, leaving Jack Stoll as the No. 2 option at tight end. Royer will likely slot in as a depth option for now with potential to move up the depth chart, depending on how he fares in camp. |
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Selected by Cleveland
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 1:32 PM
The Browns selected Jefferson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 149th overall.
Analysis: Jefferson played most recently for Alabama but transferred there after initially playing two years at Pearl River Community College. At Alabama, he was a backup until 2025, his third year there and fifth collegiate season. If a player can't earn a starting FBS role within their first four collegiate seasons then it generally means they won't be starting in the NFL, and Jefferson raises further concern on that front with his light frame (6-foot, 223 pounds). Jefferson is athletic enough to contribute on special teams, though, and might even be able to play some rover-like functions thanks to his 4.57 speed. |
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