Cleveland Browns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Browns Pour Cold Water On Hype Surrounding Deshaun Watson

There's been a lot of offseason hype surrounding Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson, who was traded from Houston to Cleveland in a blockbuster move that has been dubbed one of the worst NFL trades in recent history, could be on the verge of a comeback.

Denzel Ward News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 27

Denzel Ward Explains His Absence at OTAs, Puts Browns' Newcomers on Notice

The Cleveland Browns have been going full throttle during the OTA phase of the offseason, albeit without a number of their most important players. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett has been a no-show so far, with social media posts popping up recently from Japan.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 27

Browns OC Travis Switzer Hints That QB Competition Is Closer Than You Might Think

The Cleveland Browns are hard at work during the OTA phase of their offseason program, with all eyes set on the club's quarterback battle. On one hand, veteran Deshaun Watson is getting the chance to resurrect his Browns’ career with a clean slate and a chance to compete for the starting gig under new head coach Todd Monken.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 27

Jerry Jeudy’s Comments About Todd Monken’s Offense Should Make Browns Fans Happy

According to Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, everything is different about Cleveland’s offense under new head coach Todd Monken. That’s great news for Jeudy and Browns fans alike.

Deshaun Watson News / The Spun / May 27

Deshaun Watson Could Emerge In 2027 NFL Free Agency

It's been a pretty long time since Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson was healthy, let alone playing at a high level. But with Watson looking healthy heading into 2026, there's a chance he could be gearing up for a third act to his career in 2027.

Mike Hall News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 27

Cleveland Browns Defensive Staple Injured in Offseason OTAs on Wednesday

The Cleveland Browns have been dealt the team's first real taste of offseason frustrations. On Wednesday, May 27, Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Albert Breer names Eagles, Cowboys as possible Myles Garrett trade suitors

The trade rumors have grown about Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett. And the edge rusher didn’t report for OTAs. Furthermore, NFL insider Albert Breer named the Eagles and Cowboys as possible trade suitors for the record-breaking player, according to a post on X by 92.3 The Fan.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 27

NFL insider wouldn’t be 'stunned' if Browns make this Garrett move

NFL insider wouldn’t be 'stunned' if Browns have made this Myles Garrett move

Whether or not the Browns could trade Garrett at some point between the start of June and the 2026 in-season trade deadline continues to generate daily discussions on Cleveland sports-talk radio programs.

Update emerges if Browns are planning to trade Myles Garrett after June 1

Shedeur Sanders gets more bad news in Browns' QB competition

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

Todd Monken News / NFL Analysis Network / May 27

Todd Monken is building Browns OTAs around volume, installs and accountability

Todd Monken’s most revealing OTA comment had nothing to do with naming a quarterback. It was the line about business. In his May 20 press conference, Monken

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Cleveland Browns could soon have a new quarterback domino in front of them to weigh with recent news

It looks like the Cleveland Browns have a full quarterback room right now because they do. However, Cleveland could end up adding another quarterback in an uncommon way before the offseason comes to a close.

Cleveland Browns News / Football Analysis / May 27

Browns’ Verdict On Shedeur Sanders Traps $80M Watson In A Second-Year QB’s Shadow

Three words from a new head coach, and the entire Browns quarterback hierarchy tilted. Todd Monken stood at the podium, fielded a question about whether Shedeur Sanders could start Week 1, and answered without hesitation: “Sure he can.” No qualifiers.

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Football Analysis / May 27

Browns Stuck With Worst QB Room in the NFL as Watson’s $230M Deal Ends

Somewhere inside the Browns’ facility this offseason, four quarterbacks showed up to compete for one job. None of them had earned it. Deshaun Watson, the man Cleveland traded three first-round picks to acquire and then handed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, was rehabbing.

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / May 27

Skip Bayless Urges Cleveland Browns to Stick with Shedeur Sanders Over Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns still have yet to decide who their starting QB for the 2026 season will be. The toss-up is between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / May 26

National outlet takes clear stance on the Cleveland Browns’ biggest question that must be answered before the 2026 NFL season

The talk of the town for the Cleveland Browns is all about the quarterback position. First year head coach Todd Monken has a big decision on his hands coming down the pipe, and one outlet is calling its shot.

Deshaun Watson News / Viral Sports News / May 26

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Facing Backlash Over Offseason Actions

As the Cleveland Browns continue their spring practice sessions, the battle for the starting quarterback position has emerged as the dominant storyline surrounding the franchise.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 26

Cleveland Browns Shake Up Their Defensive Backfield With a Cornerback Swap

The Cleveland Browns kept busy on defense on Tuesday, as the team is going through Phase 3 of the offseason program. On the same day the Browns had a former

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 26

Browns Hold Workout That Proves They’re Still in Search of Pass Rush Help

The Cleveland Browns are still digging into the possibility of adding help on the defensive line. After all, they didn’t add any defensive linemen during the 2026 NFL Draft after their deal for free agent A.J.

Tyron Herring News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Browns Sign CB Tyron Herring

The Cleveland Browns announced they have signed CB Tyron Herring to a contract. In correspondence, the Browns waived CB DeCarlos Nicholson with an injury designation.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 26