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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.

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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.

Jerry Jeudy News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 22

Could a Jerry Jeudy Trade Be Brewing for the Browns?

The Cleveland Browns have an exciting young core on their roster. Unfortunately for veteran wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, that could mean his time in Cleveland is nearing an end.

Deshaun Watson News / The Spun / September 22

Rob Parker Says That NFL Players Should 'Idolize' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson finally delivered his first win for the team since 2024 with a superb game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

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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

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.

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.

Denzel Boston News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 22

Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Could Secure First Honor of Promising Career

The Cleveland Browns may have officially found a true diamond in the rough rookie in wide receiver Denzel Boston. During the offseason, the Browns knew they needed to rebuild their offense by adding to their skill positions, specifically their wide receiver room.

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.

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 / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 22

3 Questions Still Facing the Cleveland Browns After Week 2 Win Over Tampa Bay

The Cleveland Browns are coming off a pretty convincing win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-19, this past weekend. In the Week 2 road affair, the Browns' offense came to play, with starting quarterback Deshaun Watson throwing for nearly 250 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.

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

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 22

Browns' Monken admits mistake with Watson, Sanders

Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders

Monken thinks he didn't do Watson any favors by not giving him all the first-team reps in training camp.

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

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Deshaun Watson

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

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Todd Monken addressed the elephant in the room following the Browns’ first win against the Buccaneers

One veteran’s production is down in a big way to start the 2026 season for the Cleveland Browns. Todd Monken addressed what’s going on there following the win over the Bucs.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 22

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

Quarterback Deshaun Watson earned at least one more start when he guided the Cleveland Browns to an upset 23-19 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.

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

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Deshaun Watson

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 2

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Tyson Campbell News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 22

Injuries Threatening Browns Defensive Leader’s Availability Not Concerning Monken

The Cleveland Browns have a team full of dawgs. And Tyson Campbell is a perfect representation of just that. On Sunday, Sept. 20, Campbell laced up his cleats and took the field at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., helping lead the Browns to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jerry Jeudy News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 22

WR Jerry Jeudy Linked With Browns Interest As Two Teams Reportedly Show Interest

Jerry Jeudy’s time in Cleveland appears to be heading toward an uncertain point. Once widely touted as a potential generational talent, the former first-round pick now finds himself pushed down the Browns‘ receiver hierarchy.

Deshaun Watson News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / September 21

NFL Legend Mocks the Browns Following Deshaun Watson’s Performance in Week 2 Win

Deshaun Watson entered Week 2 with serious questions surrounding his future in Cleveland. After his poor performance against the Jaguars, many Browns fans hoped another rough outing would increase the chances of the team moving on.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 21

Former Pro Bowler Is Being Phased Out by a Pair of Stellar Rookies in Cleveland

After just two regular season games, it’s looking like the Cleveland Browns have aced the top half of the NFL Draft for a second year in a row. Offensive

Quinshon Judkins News / Cleveland Browns on SI / September 21

Quinton Judkins Responds To Concerns Surrounding Browns Running Game

Even though the Cleveland Browns bounced back with a Week 2 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there is still work to be done. On Sunday, Sept. 20, the Browns recorded their first win of the 2026 NFL regular season, beating the Buccaneers on the road 23-19.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Cleveland Browns Unsung Heroes After Week 2 Victory in Tampa

The Cleveland Browns picked up an impressive 23-19 victory on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, improving to 1-1 on the season. The flight home on that United Airlines Boeing 777 charter flight from KTPA to Hopkins was undoubtedly much more enjoyable than the 34-10 regular-season opener loss in Jacksonville.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Todd Monken Sends Deshaun Watson Message Ahead of Shedeur Sanders Decision

Todd Monken and the Cleveland Browns are coming off a 23-19 victory over Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield passed for 182 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the matchup, with Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving finishing with a game-high 89 rushing yards.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 21

What's Wrong With the Cleveland Brown Rushing Attack?

While the Cleveland Browns are basking in the glow of a surprising 23-19 victory in Tampa, that even Mother Nature couldn’t stop, not all is well in The Land.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Report reveals if Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

Report reveals if Mike Tomlin could embrace noteworthy career change while with NBC

He seemingly is enjoying his current schedule that involves not being associated with any one team, and he has already given viewers some viral moments in his new role.

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 21

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Watson

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Deshaun Watson

Given how he's dealt with criticism and the fan base, it's easy to understand why the Browns' faithful still don't want to see Watson take a single snap for their team, even after a win.

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

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield after 0-2 start

Baker Mayfield backs off revenge game narrative after losing to Browns

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 2

It's time for our weekly rookie check-in, and we're going to focus on a trio of defenders who stood out in NFL Week 2.

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

What to know about Bears' backup QB Tyson Bagent after Caleb Williams injury

Bears HC Ben Johnson speaks on QB Caleb Williams' hamstring injury

The 'NFL playoff debut receiving leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Baker Mayfield backs off revenge game narrative after losing to Browns

Baker Mayfield said on the "Fourth & South Podcast" this summer that he'd had Sunday's game against the Browns circled since the schedule came out.

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield after 0-2 start

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

Browns shock Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers after long delay

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Former Cleveland Browns Legend Has Died

Legendary former Cleveland Browns general manager Ernie Accorsi died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at age 84 after a battle with cancer. For Browns fans who remember the mid-to-late 1980s, his name still carries the weight of almost-glory: five playoff teams, three AFC Championship appearances, and a franchise that felt relevant again.