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An offensive weapon the Browns should consider trading for

When the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their next head coach, they brought in a guy who has transformed every offensive unit he has been hired to run. At Oklahoma State, the offense went from #88 to #11. While at LSU, a #42 ranking became a #9 ranking. Southern Miss? #112 to #13. At […]

Myles Garrett trade rumors spin up on social media, contract details pivotal

As June kicks off, the Cleveland Browns will start mandatory minicamp before going on summer break. Mandatory minicamp is different; players are required to be there unless they have an excused absence. In the Browns case, every player is likely to be there, but all eyes remain on a certain player. Star defensive end and […]

Daily Dawg Chow (6/1): The seat is hot for these veterans

Happy June, everyone! (Oh my gosh, how is it already June?) This is another big month for the Cleveland Browns, as head coach Todd Monken will hold the final session of voluntary OTAs starting on Tuesday and running through Friday. Then comes the big one – MANDATORY minicamp – which takes place June 9 to […]

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Browns AFC North odds: Worst to first chance not at bottom of the NFL list

Starting in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, expectations for the Cleveland Browns are a ton of losses. Given the five victories last season and the improved roster this offseason, those expectations might be way too low for the Browns, but that is why they play the games. If you believe in Cleveland this […]

2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft

The Cleveland Browns have taken this year’s offseason and made quite a few changes. Make that, a lot of changes. It began with the head coach and almost all of the coaching staff. The offense needed quite a bit, and so GM Andrew Berry focused more on this side of the ball since the franchise […]

Browns O-line tapped for improvement in 2026

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry promised a “heavy investment” in the offensive side of the ball after a disappointing 2025 season that saw the offense repeatedly come up short. Berry delivered on the promise by: Collectively, that group should help the offense get back to resembling an NFL offense, even if Berry had to […]

Browns rookie QB hits record mark off the field

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a rocky first season in the NFL. To recap: While the on-field product was not what some were hoping for, Sanders more than made up for it off the field, thanks to his dedicated following and engaging personality. How well did he do, you may be wondering? Well, according […]

Myles Garrett lands in the Hall of Fame for record breaking season

DE Myles Garrett had a historic season for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. While the star defender requested a trade in the previous offseason, a big contract extension led to the single-season sack record and another Defensive Player of the Year award. Garrett’s route to the Hall of Fame, even if he didn’t like the […]

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Saturday Dawg Chow (5/30): Hello, Mr. Bond; smart moves and easy options

It has been a while since we’ve offered any book recommendations, as life has gotten the better of our free time lately. But we did have a chance to finish Rich Podolosky’s Madden & Summerall: How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting not too long ago, so it is time to give it a shoutout. Similar to […]

‘Confident and in command’: Jerry Jeudy raves about one QB’s progression

The Browns’ offense has been the focal point of voluntary OTAs so far, specifically the quarterback and wide receiver positions. With Deshaun Watson officially back in the fold and competing for the starting quarterback job heading into 2026, it’s incredibly important for guys like Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to prove that they have what […]

Browns roster: WR Isaiah Bond could be better than you think in 2026

The Cleveland Browns absolutely dominated the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting two wide receivers who both the media and NFL organizations gave first-round grades. With that being said, one “veteran” receiver could end up being a more exciting and productive player in 2026 than many currently predict in Todd Monken’s offense. The two rookies, Denzel Boston […]

Browns Myles Garrett trade proposal: Acceptable if “Franchise QB” guaranteed?

Myles Garrett has been a staple of the Cleveland Browns franchise since he was drafted with the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett’s relationship with the team has had its ups and downs. He requested a trade during the 2025 offseason before ultimately reaching an agreement with the front office on an extension. Browns’ new […]

Browns WR Jerry Jeudy drops intriguing truth bomb about Todd Monken’s offense

In a recent media session, Jerry Jeudy was asked a few questions about Todd Monken’s offense and how it feels compared to Kevin Stefanski’s over the past couple of seasons. Jeudy’s answer was somewhat surprising, as most players usually draw comparisons rather than differences. A lot of the time, players will answer these types of […]

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins already looks way ahead of schedule at OTAs

When Browns running back Quinshon Judkins injured his lower body against the Buffalo Bills in December, Cleveland fans everywhere experienced a little PTSD from Nick Chubb’s situation in 2023. Luckily for the team, the injury itself was much cleaner, and the initial return date for Judkins was set for around April/May of this year. Though […]

Browns CB Denzel Ward explains his OTA absence due to a fun reason

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns got a scare when DT Mike Hall Jr. was helped off the field after what looked like a right leg injury in the walk-through portion of OTAs. Thankfully, it seems like the former Ohio State Buckeye will be okay with no serious injury. The Browns offseason program has been all […]

Browns DC Mike Rutenberg: ‘The ball is our oxygen’

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken, like his peers across the league, is not fond of seeing his quarterback turn the ball over. That is especially true during 7-on-7 drills, where the quarterback is not facing a pass rush and simply has to complete what should be a routine pass. Monken was agast when it […]

QB run game could unlock Browns offense: OTA video shows it in action

If you are a Cleveland Browns fan, you don’t really care how their offense gets yards or scores points; you just want both to happen. A 15-play, run-dominated march down the field or an 80-yard bomb for a score, yards are yards and points are points. Now, those 40 years of age and older remember […]

Update on Browns DT Mike Hall’s injury after OTA practice concludes

The Cleveland Browns are back on the practice field on Wednesday in Berea, once again for voluntary activities. A few veterans, including DE Myles Garrett, are unlikely to attend until mandatory minicamp opens up in June. The Browns roster has undergone a ton of changes since the start of last year, and GM Andrew Berry […]