Cleveland Browns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Cleveland Browns May Have Found the Right Week to Unlock Their Rookie Receiver

Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers not only provides Cleveland a chance to pick up a key, early-season win in the AFC North, but also presents the Browns an opportunity to add to their offense a piece that has been missing the first three games of the season.

Cleveland Browns News / TWSN / September 30

Cleveland Browns Have a Golden Opportunity to Make an AFC North Statement

The Cleveland Browns have a chance to get to 3-1 and take over first place in the AFC North tomorrow night. Those aren’t words that anyone expected to hear this season.

Harold Fannin Jr. News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 30

Harold Fannin Jr. Could Be the Key to Browns Upsetting Steelers on Thursday Night

When the Cleveland Browns are clicking, they look like a competitive football team. And with the AFC North standings remaining tight, they'll need to be locked and loaded on Thursday night.

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KC Concepcion News / TWSN / September 30

KC Concepcion’s Opportunity Makes Him an Intriguing Fantasy Sleeper

As the Cleveland Browns get set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, they have one key player set to be a huge contributor that fantasy managers can’t overlook. That player is KC Concepcion.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 30

Browns Starting Center Ruled Out For TNF, Other Starters Get Positive Injury News

You know it couldn’t have gone the Browns' way completely, right? Cleveland has now officially ruled starting center Elgton Jenkins out for tomorrow's prime-time game vs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Why Browns matchup is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

Why Week 4 game vs. Browns is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy passed his first big test as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with their 30-27 Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Will Mike McCarthy help Steelers overcome recent struggles in Cleveland?

Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gets tough update about potential trade, contract extension

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Elgton Jenkins News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 30

How Concerned Should the Browns Be About Elgton Jenkins’ Injury?

The Cleveland Browns enter Thursday Night Football against the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers with a 2-1 record and a two-game winning streak. A key injury, however, could threaten that momentum.

Jerry Jeudy News / NFL Spin Zone / September 30

Jerry Jeudy could be one of the biggest additions at the NFL Trade Deadline

We're only three games into the 2026 NFL season, so it might feel a little premature to talk about the NFL Trade Deadline, but sometimes the numbers speak for themselves.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Browns hit with injury news they didn’t want to hear for Thursday Night Football vs Steelers

Injury designations are here for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Thursday Night Football carries first-place implications for the Cleveland Browns this week as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a primetime AFC North showdown.

Deshaun Watson News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 30

'Not Great Numbers' – Former Super Bowl Winner Delivers Blunt Verdict on Deshaun Watson Future

The Browns moved to 2-1 with a 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Deshaun Watson delivered two touchdown passes, including the late score that put Cleveland ahead.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Shedeur Sanders News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 30

Cleveland Browns open to trading Shedeur Sanders?

The Cleveland Browns’ crowded quarterback room has sparked fresh questions about whether Shedeur Sanders could become a trade option. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that Cleveland was among three teams carrying four quarterbacks that could welcome a deal before the trade deadline.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Browns Land New Update Regarding Quarterback Trade Rumors

ESPN Cleveland said Wednesday the Browns “would probably welcome a deal at the right price” for one of their backup quarterbacks, citing ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler as the NFL’s trade market begins to take shape.

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Jared Verse News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 30

Jared Verse Proving Why He’s the Ultimate Team-First Player in Cleveland

Ever since the Cleveland Browns traded away Myles Garrett back on June 1st, 2026, the guy they received in return has vividly made his mark on the team.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Todd Monken, Cleveland Browns Make Unexpected Shedeur Sanders Trade Decision

Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel were two of the three quarterbacks used by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL season, along with Joe Flacco. While Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals during the season, Sanders and Gabriel were retained heading into 2026.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Browns vs Steelers Final Score Predictions: Who takes the Thursday Night Football AFC North battle in Cleveland?

Those who cover the AFC North at A to Z Sports predict the winner of the conference battle between the Browns and Steelers on Thursday night’s game on Amazon Prime.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 4 picks.

Todd Monken admits Browns' problem is becoming 'counterproductive to winning'

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Will Mike McCarthy help Steelers overcome recent struggles in Cleveland?

Two opposing trends will meet when the Steelers and Browns square off on "Thursday Night Football."

Todd Monken admits Browns' problem is becoming 'counterproductive to winning'

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

Analyst shares bold prediction for how NFL will respond to pass interference controversies

Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics

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Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Browns' HC Todd Monken Makes Deshaun Watson Admission After Back-to-Back Wins

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has been encouraged by Deshaun Watson after the quarterback helped lead the team to back-to-back wins. Monken praised Watson following Cleveland’s 21-18 comeback victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, while also acknowledging that the quarterback and offense still have areas to improve.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Todd Monken admits Browns' problem is becoming ‘counterproductive to winning’

Monken isn't hiding from the problems holding his offense back.

Deshaun Watson is finally giving Browns fans reason to celebrate

Deshaun Watson guides Browns to comeback win over Panthers

Report: Browns make decision on possible Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel trade

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Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Browns Announce Four Practice Squad Moves

The Cleveland Browns announced they have officially signed CB Myles Bryant and TE John FitzPatrick to the practice squad. The Browns released CB D’Angelo Ross and TE Messiah Swinson from the practice squad in corresponding moves.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29