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Deshaun Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Deshaun Watson has a message for Browns fans ahead of home opener

The Cleveland Browns are finally playing a home game this season, and it comes against the Carolina Panthers. That will mark the first home game since Deshaun Watson was named the starting quarterback.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz

The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

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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.

Andre Szmyt News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 23

Browns Kicker Andre Szmyt Proving His Worth with AFC Weekly Award

The Cleveland Browns had been searching for a kicker for so many years but have finally found a mainstay in kicker Andre Szmyt. Dating back to the beginning of last season, Szmyt has been one of the most consistent kickers in the league.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 23

Deshaun Watson sends message to Browns fans who may boo him vs. Panthers

The last time that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took a snap in front of Browns fans at Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field, he was repeatedly booed.

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

Two-minute drill: Ravens-Cowboys square off in Brazil, QB injuries take a toll, surprising starts and more

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 23

Browns HC clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

Watson rebounded in a big way and led the Browns to victory over Baker Mayfield in what was supposed to be the latter's revenge game against his former team in Week 2.

Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders

Hall of Famer shares wild Deshaun Watson take after Browns' win over Buccaneers

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

Jerry Jeudy News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Colts Linked to Jerry Jeudy After Browns Receiver Draws One Target in Week 2

The Cleveland Browns finally found a win in Week 2, and Jerry Jeudy had almost nothing to do with it. The 2024 Pro Bowler played through the whole game against Tampa Bay and came away with one target and zero catches, a number that says more about where he sits on the depth chart than anything about the scoreboard.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 23

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

Quarterback Deshaun Watson is on track to start for the 1-1 Cleveland Browns when the Browns host the 1-1 Carolina Panthers for Cleveland's home season opener.

Browns' Carson Schwesinger sends message to Deshaun Watson critics after win over Buccaneers

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Deshaun Watson

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Todd Monken News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 23

'No excuse for bad football' – Browns star credits HC Todd Monken

Browns TE Blake Whitehart scored the game-winnning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. Speaking to the media this week, Whitehart credited Browns HC Todd Monken.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Browns Re-Signing CB D’Angelo Ross

The Browns are signing CB D’Angelo Ross to their practice squad on Wednesday, per Jeremy Fowler. He’s returning to the unit after an appearance with the team for Week 1.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 23

4 Browns Players Who Need To Step Up Against the Carolina Panthers

The Cleveland Browns are back. After dropping a Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-10, the Browns bounced back with a big win over the Baker Mayfield-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-19.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Cleveland Browns may have just found a trade partner for a QB problem they’re soon set to have

The Cleveland Browns are soon set to have a quarterback problem on its roster, and they may have just found a trade partner to help them out. The Cleveland

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 23

Ex-NFL Star Roasts Kevin Stefanski Following Deshaun Watson and Browns’ Week 2 Win

Kevin Stefanski’s time in Cleveland is over, but questions about his handling of the Browns offense remain. The Browns fired Stefanski after the 2025 season, ending his tenure following several difficult years with the franchise.

Cleveland Browns News / TWSN / September 23

The Cleveland Browns Have a Budding Superstar at WR

Denzel Boston is the rookie WR I keep coming back to, and I think people are sleeping on him. Cleveland took him 39th overall out of Washington, he’s 22, and he’s built like a matchup nightmare at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds.

Krys Barnes News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Browns add to Linebackers Room, Signing Krys Barnes to Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns were busy tweaking the practice squad again on Tuesday, as the organization has added linebacker Krys Barnes. It was the second time the Browns have signed a player formerly of the Carolina Panthers, which just so happens to be the team’s Week 3 opponent for the home opener at Huntington Bank Field.

Krys Barnes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Browns Sign LB Krys Barnes

The Cleveland Browns announced they have signed LB Krys Barnes to the practice squad. The Browns placed LB Nathaniel Watson on practice squad injured reserve in a corresponding move. It’s worth noting Barnes was among five tryout linebackers in Cleveland earlier this week.

Brenden Bates News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

TE Brenden Bates Receives Clearance

Brenden Bates was waived with an injury designation in August. His Browns tenure came to an end soon after when he was waived via an injury settlement.