Cleveland Browns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Shedeur Sanders Smacked With Brutal Update On Browns’ Starting Quarterback Competition

After entering the 2026 offseason as the favorite to land the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback role, Shedeur Sanders could be on the verge of losing that spot.

NFL News / The Spun / April 29

3 NFL Teams That Could Trade For Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur Sanders finished the 2025 regular season as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. But it doesn't appear that he'll start the 2026 season under center for Cleveland.

Deshaun Watson News / Trade Talk Sports / April 29

Deshaun Watson Has Inside Track to Browns’ Starting Quarterback Job

After missing the entirety of the 2025 NFL season after tearing—and subsequently re-tearing—his Achilles, rolling his ankle several months later, Deshaun Watson has largely been out of sight and out of mind, almost forgotten about around the football world.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Browns bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

The 2026 NFL Draft might have served as a turning point for the Cleveland Browns’ franchise. Fresh off a five-win season, Cleveland needed to nail the draft.

Deshaun Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Deshaun Watson is growing favorite for Browns QB job

Deshaun Watson may be poised to beat out Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback position. Watson has the “inside track” to win the starting job following the team’s voluntary minicamp, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / April 29

Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition reportedly has clear leader

It sounds like one player has a clear lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition heading into May.

Browns' reportedly have this plan for Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green ahead of Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Andrew Berry clarifies if Browns would have selected Ty Simpson in first round of NFL Draft

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

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Deshaun Watson Has Inside Track To Earn Browns Starting Job In 2026

According to Mary Kay Cabot, Browns QB Deshaun Watson took the lead in the quarterback competition after last week’s voluntary minicamp and has the inside

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Andrew Berry’s smart admission makes the Cleveland Browns recent draft decisions look even better than they already do

Andrew Berry admitted where he stood on two of the Browns’ draft picks — and the Cleveland Browns are looking great due to the outcome. The Cleveland Browns filled their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft while finding strong value throughout.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Giants may not be done replacing Dexter Lawrence II despite Shelby Harris news

For weeks, the New York Giants had been expected to sign a veteran defensive tackle after the club traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals. And they have.

Did Giants come close to trading Kayvon Thibodeaux to Saints after drafting Arvell Reese?

Bengals' Duke Tobin expands on trading 10th pick in 2026 NFL Draft for Dexter Lawrence II

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Cleveland Browns wasted no time in signing a veteran free agent right after the 2026 NFL Draft with the writing on the wall

The 2026 NFL Draft is over and the Cleveland Browns are still making moves. Cleveland is bringing in a free agent who fits a role the Browns have been looking to fill.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Browns rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Browns rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 is KC Concepcion. Cleveland made that clear the moment they doubled down on offensive firepower in the first round.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Multiple Teams Tried To Trade Up To Browns’ No. 9 Pick

Browns general manager Andrew Berry‘s phone would not stop ringing during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He had already moved down from the sixth to the ninth overall pick, and by the time Cleveland came back on the clock, he received multiple offers to trade back again.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28

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

Quarterbacks are always a hot topic when looking ahead at an NFL Draft class.

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

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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

Andrew Berry News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 28

Andrew Berry’s Most Underrated NFL Draft Move Will Help Browns Next Year

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the early returns are that the Cleveland Browns aced it again. For the second consecutive year, Browns general manager Andrew Berry has received tremendous grades for selection Spencer Fano, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in the first 60 selections.

Dillon Gabriel News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / April 28

Browns Insider Reveals Major Insights Over Dillon Gabriel’s Future

The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation has sparked debate over Dillon Gabriel’s place on the team. Even before the 2026 draft, Gabriel was likely to be the third-string quarterback, behind veteran Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.

Martin Emerson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Saints Hosting Free Agent CB Martin Emerson Jr. For Visit

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Saints are hosting former Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. for a free agent visit on Tuesday. Emerson also took a visit with Houston.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 28

3 Cleveland Browns Who May Have Slid Down The Depth Chart After NFL Draft

The NFL Draft really is a magical night for the entire league. There are few things better than watching rookies realize all their hard work was worth it.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / April 28

Why this Browns, Garrett trade scenario may now be 'off the board'

Why this Browns, Myles Garrett trade scenario may now be 'off the board'

Garrett signed a four-year, $160M extension last offseason, but he may want another pay raise after he became a two-time Defensive Player of the Year Award winner.

Were Browns eyeing surprising quarterback move during draft?

Browns' reportedly have this plan for Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green ahead of Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Browns' 2026 NFL Draft class lauded by expert Dane Brugler

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28