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Todd Monken’s Preseason Week 2 Plans Could Be Bad News for Shedeur Sanders

Todd Monken’s Preseason Week 2 Plans Could Be Bad News for Shedeur Sanders

Even though the Cleveland Browns aren’t coming out and saying it just yet, it sure feels like that's all she wrote for the notoriously questionable quarterback competition held over the past few months between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.

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.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 17
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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17
Browns’ KC Concepcion could be league-winning fantasy football steal if Todd Monken has a say

Browns’ KC Concepcion could be league-winning fantasy football steal if Todd Monken has a say

The Cleveland Browns faced a brief moment of concern during training camp when rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion had a minor injury scare on the practice field.

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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.

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.

KC Concepcion News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 17
KC Concepcion Showed His Versatility in Cleveland Browns Preseason Debut

KC Concepcion Showed His Versatility in Cleveland Browns Preseason Debut

In the game’s first 22 minutes, Concepcion had three catches for 27 yards, one carry for 14 yards and a touchdown, and a 31-yard punt return. He played

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.

Browns reveal Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson plan for Bills week
NFL insider opens up about Browns' 'final exam' for Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition
Preseason loss to Bears confirms bleak Browns QB outlook
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Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Cleveland Browns clearly need to trade 2 players if they can following first preseason game against Bears

Cleveland Browns clearly need to trade 2 players if they can following first preseason game against Bears

The Cleveland Browns have passed their first preseason game and a few players could be utilized as trade chips, and it’s clear it should go that way. The dust has settled from the Cleveland Browns‘ first preseason game of the year, a 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears.

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.

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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.

Deshaun Watson News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Former NFL QB Says Deshaun Watson Was Clearly Better in Browns' Preseason Week 1

Former NFL QB Says Deshaun Watson Was Clearly Better in Browns' Preseason Week 1

Todd Monken is saying all the right things about the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition, but according to former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky, the battle has been won.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Cleveland Browns dodged a bullet already that’ll have the coaching staff smiling entering second week of preseason

Cleveland Browns dodged a bullet already that’ll have the coaching staff smiling entering second week of preseason

The Browns have a potential hidden gem that’s tracking to make their 53-man roster. Cleveland’s latest update on an injury he suffered sounds promising.

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Za’Darius Smith Expected to Sign With Browns Nearly a Year After Abrupt Retirement

Za’Darius Smith Expected to Sign With Browns Nearly a Year After Abrupt Retirement

On October 13, 2025, Za’Darius Smith walked out on the Eagles midseason, leaving an already shaky pass rush even thinner, then wrapped it up with a grateful goodbye to his 11-year NFL career.

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.

Browns' Shedeur Sanders shares head-scratching excuse for bad turnover vs. Bears
Browns' QB race has front-runner after preseason game vs. Bears
Preseason loss to Bears confirms bleak Browns QB outlook
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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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