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The Cleveland Browns’ 53-man roster is beginning to take shape. The quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders remains the headline story.

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Browns coach: Deshaun Watson's comments won't affect QB decision

Deshaun Watson's criticisms of Cleveland Browns fans won't be part of the decision on whether Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be named Monday as the team's starting quarterback.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns only have one option with Watson

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / ESPN / August 23

TE to go from Browns to LSU in historic twist

The Browns are waiving tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who has an agreement in place for the 2026 season to play for LSU if he clears waivers, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Cleveland Browns Make History With TE Dae'Quan Wright Decision

Dae’Quan Wright’s rookie season in the NFL might be over before it really started. The former Ole Miss tight end signed with the Cleveland Browns as an

Adam Schefter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 23

Browns Waiving TE Dae’Quan Wright

Adam Schefter reports that the Browns are waiving TE Dae’Quan Wright, who, if he clears waivers, will return to college to play for LSU. This would be notable as Wright would be the first player to return to college after playing in the NFL.

Todd Monken News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 23

Browns HC Todd Monken Will Name Starting QB On Monday

Browns HC Todd Monken told reporters during his press conference that he plans on naming a starting quarterback between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders on Monday following the team’s second preseason loss to the Bills.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 23

Oregon HC Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

Consider Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning an opponent of NFL players aiming to return to college football.

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Virginia Tech HC James Franklin has a chance to silence his biggest critics

College football QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns' Sanders, Watson decision is coming soon

Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson decision is coming soon

It appears the Browns are preparing to name their starting quarterback.

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

Browns only have one option with Deshaun Watson

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 23

Deshaun Watson’s Meltdown Puts Browns QB Decision in Jimmy Haslam’s Hands

When head coach Todd Monken revealed he would likely keep most of the Cleveland Browns' starters out of the Week 2 preseason game versus the Bills, it looked like we were headed towards an uneventful exhibition game with little relevance towards the team’s open quarterback competition.

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / August 23

Browns place DE Alex Wright on IR, add Derek Barnett

The Cleveland Browns placed starter Alex Wright on injured reserve Sunday and signed fellow defensive end Derek Barnett. Terms of Barnett's deal were not announced by the Browns, but ESPN reported it was a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns only have one option with Deshaun Watson

The Browns tried to make this partnership work over and over, but to no avail.

Browns WR Denzel Boston seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Deshaun Watson

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker / August 23

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed on and off the field

The only thing more pathetic than Deshaun Watson at quarterback is Watson in front of a microphone.

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns WR seemingly reacts to Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Damar Hamlin used Sanders’ celebration after intercepting him

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 23

Browns WR seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass

Browns WR Denzel Boston seemingly reacts to Deshaun Watson’s poor pass vs. Bills

The Cleveland Browns faced off against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon for their penultimate preseason game.

Browns GM had glowing praise for Shedeur Sanders after Bills game

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with touchdown pass

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Deshaun Watson

Bills' Dion Dawkins, Josh Allen seem to pick winner of Browns' Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 22

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with touchdown pass

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders took advantage of his time on the field with a major play early on.

Bills player had brutal trash talk for Shedeur Sanders

Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice with Bills

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Jerry Jones, Cowboys praised for two key offseason moves

Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update