Former Browns head coach expresses disappointment with Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy’s early performance for the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying the veteran quarterback “is worse at this point.” Despite high hopes that the Rodgers‑McCarthy partnership, which once thrived in Green Bay, could revive the Steelers’ offense in 2026, the team’s initial games have fallen short of expectations.
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a big win over the Knicks, but their next opponent, the Cavaliers, could present a bigger challenge.
Kyler Murray comes off his bye with a promising rushing performance to build on, Aaron Rodgers has thrown multiple touchdowns […]
Michael Penix Jr. is my preferred pickup from this group after his three-touchdown game, and his four starts give managers […]
The NFL decides to keep the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders matchup on NBC’s Sunday Night Football for Week 8, despite earlier talks of flexing in a Browns‑Steelers game. Both teams, now 1‑4‑1, could battle for the NFC East lead, giving the game primetime relevance. Scheduling rules limit other options, and the league has already spotlighted Philadelphia with four additional primetime slots, a Thanksgiving game, and a Christmas Eve contest. The stakes rise further as the Eagles will play without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season after blood clots were discovered, prompting medical controversy and an NFLPA investigation.
Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform. I don’t have that vision,” Mitchell told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Business is business. I understand how that works. There may be a situation where we may not be in […]
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Donovan Mitchell says he can’t picture ever wearing another jersey, reaffirming his commitment to Cleveland with a new four‑year max extension that runs through the 2029/30 season, plus a player option for 2030/31. After a three‑year deal in July 2024 and a recent sweep by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Mitchell emphasized his love for the city, the team’s progress and his goal of a championship – even dreaming of hanging a No. 45 in the rafters. He credits the Cavs’ facilities, community feel and his wife’s approval for making Cleveland feel like home as he eyes a potential career‑long stay.
Peyton Watson could be the difference-maker when the Cavaliers open their season against LeBron James and the 76ers.
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr., the 2025 reception leader, sees a slower start to his 2026 season with 19 catches, 166 yards and three touchdowns in six games, while his yards per catch drops to 8.7. The dip coincides with the arrival of rookie receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion and a new offensive scheme under head coach Todd Monken. quarterback Deshaun Watson and Monken stress a balanced attack rather than targeting one player, and Fannin says he’s “cool” as long as the team keeps winning.
The Cleveland Browns sit at 4-2 under first‑year head coach Todd Monken, and the buzz isn’t just about a strong defense or two recent draft classes. ESPN’s Andrew Siciliano credits Monken’s “demanding but not demeaning” style, echoing TE Blake Whiteheart’s praise, as the key to earning player respect while maintaining high expectations. The article highlights QB Deshaun Watson’s fourth‑quarter heroics, GM Andrew Berry’s roster building, and a gritty city‑wide attitude, while noting that a bit of luck and opponent injuries have helped the Browns’ early success.
Browns Brown HC Todd Monken challenged QB Deshaun Watson, saying the team needed better quarterback play. “Deshaun (Watson), he knows he can play better,” Monken said, via Browns Wire. “We can play better around him. But he’s just got something in him. The ability to make a play when needed.” Browns The Browns have eight starters […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers face a thin frontcourt for their season‑opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday after center Jarrett Allen is added to the injury report with right patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) and listed as questionable. Allen, who averaged 15.4 points and 8.5 rebounds last season, joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin (out) and Khalifa Diop (left knee) on the sidelines, leaving Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja and a few two‑way players to fill the gap. Meanwhile, the Sixers also deal with injuries, including Dean Wade (questionable) and absences for Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall.
Entering Week 7, the Browns carry a longer injury list than the Titans despite their surprise AFC North lead. Cleveland has several players limited or out, including DE Derek Barnett, WR Denzel Boston, DT Maliek Collins and RB Quinshon Judkins, while QB Dillon Gabriel is cleared to play. Tennessee’s report is much slimmer, with only S Tony Adamas (ankle) and WR Calvin Ridley (hip) listed as limited and a few players on rest. The disparity fuels debate over which team has the bigger injury impact ahead of the Browns‑Titans matchup in Cleveland.
The Detroit Pistons fought with bones and nails in the season opener, and they look like a big problem in the East, even for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
According to Adam Caplan, the Eagles hosted veteran DE Tyus Bowser for a workout on Wednesday. Bowser didn’t play last season and was last with the Dolphins in 2024 and has been exploring a return to the NFL with multiple workouts. He worked out for the Browns and Texans in August, but left both teams without […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has endeared himself to the Midwest, and he wants to stay put for the rest of his career.
The Ravens fell 13-10 to the Browns in Cleveland, but rookie wideout Ja’Kobi Lane made an impactful return from a wrist injury, recording four catches for 40 yards on five targets and showcasing physical route running and reliable hands for quarterback Tyler Huntley. Lane’s performance hints at a Isaiah Likely‑type role as a possession receiver, especially with Lamar Jackson’s upcoming return. Meanwhile, linebacker Kyle Hamilton delivered the defense’s best effort of the season, tallying seven tackles, three for loss and six stops while anchoring the box and disrupting screen passes. The piece highlights how these individual gains offset the overall loss.
The Tennessee Titans clinched their first win of the 2026 season against the Indianapolis Colts, thanks to a standout defensive and special‑teams effort highlighted by Chimere Dike’s punt return. Despite the victory, fans remain skeptical of quarterback Cam Ward’s performance as the Titans prepare to face a surprise‑strong Cleveland Browns, who now lead the AFC North. SB Nation Reacts surveys readers on whether the Titans can pull off a win and if confidence in the team is justified.
The Pittsburgh Steelers release safety Rayshawn Jenkins, who signed on Aug. 1 and played in six games with 16 tackles before seeing his role shrink after the loss to Cleveland. His departure hints at the return of DeShon Elliott, who cleared his IR stint and became eligible again on Oct. 8. The move comes as the Steelers prepare to travel to Paris for the NFL’s first game there, facing the New Orleans Saints.
It appears Quinshon Judkins has a good chance to return this week.
The Baltimore Ravens have been up and down without Lamar Jackson in the lineup, recently losing a frustrating game to the divisional rival Cleveland Browns. Jackson has missed two games due to an ankle injury he suffered vs the Tennessee Titans, although optimism has been building that a return could be on the horizon. However, […]
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Jaylen Brown's winning 76ers debut revives questions about Cleveland's decision to keep Evan Mobley instead of pursuing a blockbuster trade.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank last in Awful Announcing’s 2026‑27 local broadcast accessibility report after cutting ties with cable and moving exclusively to DAZN. Fans must pay $119.99 for the DAZN season (or $139.99 for an ultimate tier) to see 59 streaming‑only games, while another 10 national games land on separate platforms. Only 15 local games are simulcast over‑air, leaving Cavs supporters with higher costs and no cable bundle option—making the team less accessible than any other NBA franchise.
The Patriots placed Romeo Doubs on IR, and could look to find a replacement in this Browns wideout.
The Browns‑Titans showdown airs Sunday at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, with Andrew Catalon and Logan Ryan calling the game. In Ohio, only the upper third—excluding Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati—receives the broadcast on WOIO 19.1. Nationwide, the match is limited to Tennessee and neighboring regions. The post also lists all Week 7 NFL slots, from the Patriots‑Bears prime‑time game to the Cowboys‑Eagles on Monday, and invites out‑of‑state Browns fans to share their local TV availability.