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Every Browns Player Whose Roster Spot Is in Danger After Preseason Opener

Every Browns Player Whose Roster Spot Is in Danger After Preseason Opener

The Cleveland Browns have some difficult decisions to make in the coming weeks regarding their final 53-man roster. Some decisions will be more difficult than others, but after one preseason game under their belt, their coaching staff and front office have a much better idea of who may be on thin ice when it comes to job security.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 18
Cleveland Browns might have a clear trade in front of them to end up weighing to try and swing for an upgrade

Cleveland Browns might have a clear trade in front of them to end up weighing to try and swing for an upgrade

Through one preseason game, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders left a lot to be desired for the Cleveland Browns. However, is there an NFC quarterback out there for the Browns to trade for?

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 18

Browns Made Two Roster Moves

Per Chris Easterling, the Browns have signed WR Ben Patterson and waived OL Jack Conley on Tuesday. Conley, 25, went undrafted out of Boston College in 2025 when he caught on with the Patriots.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 18
Browns HC Todd Monken drops strong statement on Cleveland’s QB battle days after first preseason game

Browns HC Todd Monken drops strong statement on Cleveland’s QB battle days after first preseason game

Cleveland’s starting quarterback battle is ongoing between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Todd Monken provided an update on the decision timeline to start the week.

Jared Verse News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Jared Verse reveals why he already loves life with the Browns

Jared Verse reveals why he already loves life with the Browns

Jared Verse is doing a great job of saying the right things about his new team.  Even Cleveland’s gloomier weather is getting praised by the new Browns star defensive end.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 18
Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders: Here's When Browns Will Announce Their Starting QB

Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders: Here's When Browns Will Announce Their Starting QB

The Cleveland Browns got their first preseason look at Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Watson started the first half, Sanders played the third quarter and Dillon Gabriel played the fourth quarter against the Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Jared Verse News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Jared Verse ‘100%’ sees change in Browns personality since trade

Jared Verse ‘100%’ sees change in Browns personality since trade

Jared Verse left a “close knit” group in the Los Angeles Rams as he described. His June 1 trade that swapped him with Myles Garrett shook up the NFL landscape.

Todd Monken News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Todd Monken reveals how Bills joint practices could impact preseason plans

Todd Monken reveals how Bills joint practices could impact preseason plans

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken continues to dance around starting quarterback questions. Instead he focused heavily on the Buffalo Bills, due to their upcoming joint practices in NFL Training Camp.

KC Concepcion News / Athlon Sports / August 17
KC Concepcion's Do-It-All Debut Has Browns Excited About Rookie

KC Concepcion's Do-It-All Debut Has Browns Excited About Rookie

The Cleveland Browns had a tough time moving the ball in their preseason-opening loss, but KC Concepcion sure looked the part in his first NFL game. Concepcion impressed in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears Saturday, not only scoring Cleveland's only touchdown but also posting 41 all-purpose yards on four touches.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Browns’ offseason decision is already showing signs of backfiring not even 2 weeks into the preseason

Browns’ offseason decision is already showing signs of backfiring not even 2 weeks into the preseason

The Cleveland Browns very well could have brought back one of their draft picks for another season in the offseason. Cleveland’s decision not to do so with a proven player is already looking silly for the Browns.

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Browns Training Camp Favorite Looks To Build on First Preseason Game To Make Roster

Browns Training Camp Favorite Looks To Build on First Preseason Game To Make Roster

The Cleveland Browns receiving corps is shaping up and looks to be greatly improved from last season. Jerry Jeudy, Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Isaiah Bond are the top four receivers for the 2026 season.

Carson Schwesinger News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Browns’ Carson Schwesinger gets encouraging injury update after training camp scare

Browns’ Carson Schwesinger gets encouraging injury update after training camp scare

A lot of focus has been on the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation. But there have been areas of injury concern as well. Included in the mix is Carson Schwesinger, who got an encouraging update after a training camp scare, according to a post on X by Scott Petrak.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / August 17
Browns HC gives update on timeline for Watson, Sanders decision

Browns' Todd Monken gives update on timeline for Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders decision

The perception exists that Watson took the lead in the competition before he received the start for Cleveland's preseason opener at the Chicago Bears this past Saturday.

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Cleveland Browns News / EssentiallySports / August 17
'I Didn’t Fail': Despite 3-36-1 Record, Former Browns HC Hue Jackson Refuses to Admit Failure During Cleveland Stint

'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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16
Antwaan Randle El might become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Every year, there is that one assistant coach who quickly climbs the coaching ranks and becomes the hot candidate everybody in the NFL wants as their next head coach.

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Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker / August 16
Shedeur Sanders gets harsh assessment after preseason game

Browns' Shedeur Sanders gets harsh assessment after preseason game vs. Bears

Shedeur Sanders always draws a lot of attention when he hits the field, and that's even more so the case this offseason. The Cleveland Browns, of course, have a quarterback competition going on between Sanders, a second-year player, and veteran Deshaun Watson for the starting position.

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Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Za’Darius Smith is returning to his former team

Za’Darius Smith is returning to his former team

Za’Darius Smith’s retirement from the NFL proved to be short-lived. Smith is expected to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns by Monday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16
Browns Expected To Sign EDGE Za’Darius Smith

Browns Expected To Sign EDGE Za’Darius Smith

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the Browns are expected to re-sign veteran EDGE Za’Darius Smith by as early as Sunday. The Cleveland Browns

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