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'Would never be happy': Shedeur Sanders drops strong statement over Browns QB1 role

Comparison is not only the thief of joy; it also blurs Shedeur Sanders’ perspective. Still caught up in a starting quarterback competition, the Cleveland Browns starter is heading into this season guided by his strong principles.

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Browns continue to be bottom of the barrel as ESPN issue official starter rankings

Franchise owner Jimmy Haslam promised fans that the Cleveland Browns would improve this season. The team has undergone many changes since, and yet experts don’t have faith that they will. “Biggest weakness: Quarterback,” Mike Clay of ESPN wrote.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 7

Browns' Sanders reveals clear goal amid competition vs. Watson

Browns' Shedeur Sanders reveals clear goal amid competition vs. Deshaun Watson

Once Browns players end their summer breaks and report for training camp, the competition for the team's starting quarterback job between Watson and Sanders will likely become one of the top summer storylines in the NFL.

Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson QB competition dubbed a 'problem'

Deshaun Watson News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 7

Cleveland Browns set to recover $88 million from Deshaun Watson’s contract, reports

There have been many landmark NFL contracts, but Deshaun Watson’s Cleveland Browns contract serves as a cautionary tale. After their high hopes for the quarterback tanked, the franchise is set to get a big chunk from his contract in cap credit.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

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Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 7

NFL insider makes bold Carson Schwesinger & Harold Fannin Jr. prediction

With Myles Garrett gone, the Browns’ defensive makeover is under the spotlight. As questions swirl over the unit’s future, NFL insider Dan Labbe dropped a bold prediction involving Carson Schwesinger and Harold Fannin Jr.

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Dillon Gabriel News / Cleveland Browns on SI / July 6

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Browns’ Quarterback Dillon Gabriel

With training camp approaching fast, the quarterback battle centered around Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders has commanded the spotlight throughout the offseason for the Cleveland Browns.

Deshaun Watson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

Browns Received Nearly $89M In Cap Credits For Deshaun Watson Injuries

Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, NFLPA records show the Browns received $88.781 million in salary cap credit for 2024 through 2029 from an insurance policy on QB Deshaun Watson‘s five-year, $230 million deal.

Nick Chubb News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

Browns Unlikely To Express Interest In Free Agent RB Nick Chubb?

Veteran RB Nick Chubb remains a free agent heading into his age-31 season, coming off his first year away from the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com doesn’t think the Browns are going to express interest in a reunion with the franchise legend.

Quinshon Judkins News / A to Z Sports / July 6

AFC executive takes strong stance on what’s going to happen for Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins in 2026

Quinshon Judkins is returning from injury for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. One AFC executive believes good things are in store for the Browns’ running back.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Todd Monken News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 6

Can Browns HC Todd Monken do what his predecessors have never done?

In January, Todd Monken became the Browns’ 11th head coach since 1999. Months later, Myles Garrett is with the Rams, the QB1 job is still up for grabs, and uncertainty lingers.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / July 6

3 Cleveland Browns players whose future is at stake with the team during the 2026 NFL season

We’re getting closer to Cleveland Browns’ training camp where roster battles will surely be taking place. Today, we will highlight three players who have their future in Cleveland to play for in 2026.

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 6

National analyst sends warning shot to NFL franchises as Browns continue to grow defense

The departures of Myles Garrett and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz left a massive void on the Browns’ defense, but one analyst believes Cleveland has done enough to reload and is already warning the rest of the league to take notice.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / July 5

Mobility A Key Factor In Browns’ QB Competition

One of the more intriguing position battles to watch this offseason has been in Cleveland, where recovering veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year passer Shedeur Sanders have been competing for the Browns’ starting quarterback position.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / July 6

Browns' Sanders, Watson QB competition dubbed a 'problem'

Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson QB competition dubbed a 'problem'

Things are getting interesting for the Cleveland Browns as they juggle between Sanders and Watson this offseason.

Deshaun Watson may have earned a win over Shedeur Sanders during Browns' summer break

NFL scout predicts who will win Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Jeremy Fowler names favorite to win Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Colorado Buffaloes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

Other Teams Skeptical Browns Will Trade Shedeur Sanders

Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom notes that in conversations with his league sources, there’s skepticism that the Browns will trade QB Shedeur Sanders even

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 5

Cleveland browns MT Rushmore: Who are the greatest players to play for the franchise?

The Cleveland Browns are heading into training camp on July 23 with a quarterback competition still very much up in the air. It’s a familiar kind of uncertainty for a franchise that has never won a Super Bowl since the modern era began.

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 5

Jerry Jones’ relationship with Deion Sanders could see Shedeur Sanders walking out of Cleveland

Fresh trade speculation has surrounded Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. And thanks to Dallas Cowboys’ GM Jerry Jones’ decades-long bond with Deion Sanders, one analyst sees Dallas as an obvious landing spot for the young QB.

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / July 5

Joe Thomas sends warning to Cleveland Browns over Shedeur Sanders trade

Shedeur Sanders has been discussed over his fight to be chosen as the uncontested QB in the notoriously ever-changing Cleveland Browns QB roster. As he

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren News / Cleveland Browns on SI / July 2

Why Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Could Become the Next Face of the Browns Secondary

The Cleveland Browns' roster identity is shifting following the Myles Garrett trade. Now, the orange and brown look to younger, emerging leaders to shape what the team will be for years to come.

Isaiah McGuire News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Browns Could Trade DE Isaiah McGuire

Isaiah McGuire has operated as a key rotational figure along the edge during his time with the Browns. He could be on the list of Cleveland’s trade candidates, however.

Denzel Ward News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Browns Could Extend CB Denzel Ward

JULY 2: While a new Ward commitment is something to watch for, Zac Jackson of The Athletic notes the age of the franchise’s new core may not align with an extension in this case.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL Season Preview

After another fourth-place finish and another offensive failure in 2025, the Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski, although that move didn’t stop the team’s ongoing quarterback carousel or magically fix the lingering offensive line issues.