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Joe Flacco explains why he returned to Bengals for 19th season

Joe Flacco has been in the league long enough that he knows what he wants out of his career at this point. After potentially exploring many other backup positions around the league, Flacco re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for another year.

Shedeur Sanders gets more bad news in Browns' QB competition

Aaron Rodgers may have had a reason for his retirement announcement

Aaron Rodgers' latest admission may come back to haunt Steelers

Aaron Rodgers-Germie Bernard duo should scare Steelers opponents

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Former Cleveland Browns All-Pro Joel Bitonio has been connected to an NFC team, and it should be no surprise if he ends up signing there

A Joel Bitonio decision on his NFL playing future is expected to come before long. One national outlet believes he could be heading to the NFC, and not signing another deal with the Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Fans might be talking about the wrong Cleveland Browns quarterback who could be traded before the season gets here

Cleveland Browns have quite a bit to work through before the 2026 NFL season. There’s been plenty of talk about Dillon Gabriel being the odd man out, but it might actually be another name the Browns move off of.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Cleveland Browns named a possible landing spot for one of the top NFL free agents left, and fans would be thrilled for an obvious reason

Cleveland Browns still have a need on their defense, and Fox has named them as a fit for one of the top NFL free agents remaining. A lot of fans would be thrilled with the Ohio State connection.

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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?

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Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

Browns HC Todd Monken Addresses Team’s QB1 Battle

The Browns’ next franchise passer does not appear to be on the roster yet, but for now, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting quarterback job.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 25

Shedeur Sanders gets more bad news in Browns' QB competition

Sanders seems to be going the wrong direction in the Browns' quarterback competition.

Browns HC gives Deshaun Watson update that's more bad news for Sanders

Aaron Rodgers' role as Steelers QB is about more than winning games

Rodgers-Germie Bernard duo should scare Steelers opponents

Insider shares why Lamar Jackson will 'most likely' be traded soon

Jackson might force Ravens to make a tough Zay Flowers decision

Five important NFL OTA storylines to monitor

Cleveland Browns News / Stadium Rant / May 24

Most Anticipated Games On The Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule

The Cleveland Browns’ 2026 schedule is here, and there is a lot to look forward to in terms of storylines. Coming off a 5-12 season, they will play the easiest opponents in terms of strength of schedule.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 23

AFC Notes: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Vega Ioane, Browns, Ravens, Steelers

Browns second-round DB Emmanuel McNeil-Warren said that he can play multiple positions within the secondary alongside DB Grant Delpit and DB Ronnie Hickman.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 23

Cleveland Browns Could Rely on Rookies at Two Critical Offensive Positions

Much has been made of Cleveland’s quarterback competition, but the Browns could realistically start two rookies at two different major spots on their offense this season.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / May 23

Browns’ Myles Garrett Unveils New Career Announcement

Myles Garrett has firmly established himself among the elite defensive talents in the NFL throughout his nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Drafted first overall in 2017, the standout edge rusher has delivered consistent excellence on the field, accumulating impressive career numbers that highlight his disruptive presence.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 22

4 Glaring Flaws the Browns Must Fix to Optimize Their Brand-New Offense in 2026

The Cleveland Browns will have a brand new offense under first-year head coach Todd Monken. That should be exciting news for Browns fans, as Cleveland ranked near the bottom of the NFL in almost every statistical offensive category over the last two seasons.

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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 / Athlon Sports / May 22

Myles Garrett Makes Career Announcement Amid NFL Offseason

Cleveland Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett has been one of, if not the best, defensive players in the NFL during his nine-year career in the league.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / May 22

Jimmy Haslam Played ‘Active Role’ In Browns’ 2022 Deshaun Watson Trade

No NFL transaction has defined a team’s 2020s on a level in which the Deshaun Watson trade/extension sequence shaped the Browns’ decade. The catastrophic misstep has produced nothing resembling Watson’s Texans form and is poised to clog Cleveland’s cap sheet through 2028.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 22

One Surprise Cleveland Browns Cut to Expect After OTAs

Even though the beginning of the 2026 NFL regular season, and with it, the official debut of the Cleveland Browns offensive line is still months away, there’s already a lot of optimism floating in the air in regards to what the new-look unit could bring.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / May 22

Cleveland Browns Facing Backlash Over $49 Million Move

The Cleveland Browns invested significant time and effort into rebuilding their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. With several key veterans approaching free agency and longtime anchor Joel Bitonio possibly heading toward retirement, the team knew changes were inevitable.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / May 22

Browns reporters react to Garrett trade rumors after Monken comments

Browns reporters have strong reactions to latest Myles Garrett trade rumors after Todd Monken comments

The fact that Monken confirmed earlier this week that he still has not had any face-to-face interactions with Garrett sparked renewed conversations about whether or not Garrett wants to be traded this offseason.

NFL insider gives big trade update on Browns' Myles Garrett after alarming Todd Monken comment

Todd Monken shares alarming Myles Garrett update as trade rumors persist

NFL executives seem to believe Browns could make Myles Garrett move amid trade rumors

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