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Browns Spurned By Another EDGE As Za’Darius Smith Works Out For Falcons

It appears the Browns’ search for pass rush help continues, as Za’Darius Smith may be the latest to spurn them. Having recently unretired, he tried out for Cleveland and also passed his physical. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, “was expected to sign a one-year deal”. Instead, he is trying out for other teams, […]

Fantasy Football: Breakout running backs for drafts

Quinshon Judkins, Jonathon Brooks and Jacory Croskey-Merritt enter 2026 with opportunities to outperform their fantasy football ADPs. Judkins could benefit from Cleveland's rebuilt offensive line, while Brooks has a clearer path to significant work in Carolina following Chuba Hubbard's injury. Croskey-Merritt enters the season atop Washington's unofficial depth chart with an opportunity to expand his receiving role.

Browns Face Last-Minute Competition From NFC Rival to Sign Retired Za’Darius Smith

11 months. That is how long (or short) a retirement from the NFL lasted for veteran defenseman Za’Darius Smith. And now that the three-time Pro Bowl selection is expected to be back on the field this season, a mini bidding war of sorts is in play for his services, merely days after he was expected […] The post Browns Face Last-Minute Competition From NFC Rival to Sign Retired Za’Darius Smith appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Browns to showcase new stadium through Browns Experience Center

The Cleveland Browns will close their era on the shores of Lake Erie following the conclusion of the 2028 season and then head to the suburb of Brook Park to play in their new stadium in 2029. But fans won’t have to wait three more years to see what the team has in store for […]

AFC Notes: Browns QB Competition, Mike McCarthy, Steelers, Ravens

Browns Eventually, Browns HC Todd Monken will have to decide who his starting quarterback will be for Week 1: Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. He compared and contrasted the two in a recent interview.  “To me, Shedeur has [progressed] in terms of his operation and progressions in the pass game, and command of the huddle,” Monken said […] The post AFC Notes: Browns QB Competition, Mike McCarthy, Steelers, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 14 – The big week ahead

Day 14 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place Monday, August 17. It’s a big week ahead in the quarterback competition. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 14 (8/17/26) 1. Reps Plan for the Week: The Browns have a few regular practice sessions this week, including today. On Thursday, though, they have the joint […]

Dave Portnoy Rips Browns Over Shedeur Sanders Mess

Dave Portnoy sent a clear message to the Browns on Shedeur Sanders and their current quarterback situation. The post Dave Portnoy Rips Browns Over Shedeur Sanders Mess appeared first on HEAVY .

NFL Transactions: Monday 8/17

49ers 49ers released RB Khalil Herbert and G Kion Smith. 49ers signed LB Victor Dimukeje and G Nick Zakelj. Bears Bears waived RB Coleman Bennett and TE Nikola Kalinic. Bears signed DE Marcus Davenport and DB Deantre Prince. Bills Bills waived RB Jackson Acker. Bills signed LB Otis Reese. Browns Browns waived TE Brenden Bates. […] The post NFL Transactions: Monday 8/17 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns Get Potential Plot Twist in Za’Darius Smith Signing

Veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith worked out for the Atlanta Falcons on Monday just one day after reportedly closing in on a deal with the Cleveland Browns. The post Browns Get Potential Plot Twist in Za’Darius Smith Signing appeared first on HEAVY .

Za’Darius Smith free agency update: Could spurn Browns for former coach

Uh, oh. Here we go again, perhaps. Sunday afternoon, we covered a report that former Cleveland Browns DE Za’Darius Smith was expected to rejoin the team after a visit to Berea. Smith seemed a bit confused by that report, as he commented on social media that he had another workout lined up with another team […]

Falcons Worked Out OLB Za’Darius Smith

The Atlanta Falcons hosted veteran OLB Za’Darius Smith for a workout on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire.  Smith worked out for the Browns recently and Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported they expected to sign him as early as Sunday. However, it appears he’s keeping his options open.  Smith played for Falcons HC Kevin […] The post Falcons Worked Out OLB Za’Darius Smith appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns vs Bears went worse than expected for Cleveland

The Cleveland Browns loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 preseason was meaningless, at least as meaningless as any game can be that could impact the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. The Browns had some positives and some negatives against the Bears, but questions remain at a variety of positions […]

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad News on Starting vs. Bills

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders may draw the start but how much help he has against the Buffalo Bills is still to be determined. The post Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Gets Bad News on Starting vs. Bills appeared first on HEAVY .

Depth in the Trenches: OL Notes from the Bears win over the Browns

The Chicago Bears have long struggled to maintain a quality offensive line, but under Ben Johnson there seems to be a true push to have quality starters and meaningful depth throughout the line. However, it’s not enough to simply have names, those names have to be attached to players who can answer the bell. Every […]

“I Didn’t Fail”: Despite 3-36-1 Record, Former Browns HC Hue Jackson Refuses to Admit Failure During Cleveland Stint

It’s been almost four decades since Hue Jackson began his coaching career. When it comes to the NFL, however, Jackson is best known for his disappointing two-and-a-half-year stint as the Cleveland Browns‘ head coach. Back in 2018, Browns ownership relieved Jackson of his duties midway through the season after Cleveland went 3-36-1 under his leadership. […] The post “I Didn’t Fail”: Despite 3-36-1 Record, Former Browns HC Hue Jackson Refuses to Admit Failure During Cleveland Stint appeared fi...