The Cleveland Browns depth chart has landed ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Chicago Bears. Even though Browns head coach Todd Monken predictably listed Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders as his starting quarterback, each man in the competition will get one start this preseason.
The Cleveland Browns have taken a fresh look at a familiar face on the defensive line, working out veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith on Thursday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL media.
The Browns clearly want to add to their defense ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Cleveland’s latest move has them connected to a veteran player who previously spent part of two years with the team.
Za’Darius Smith informed the Eagles he was retiring in October 2025, and he spent the rest of the season on Philadelphia’s reserve/retired list. Philly, however, released Smith from that list in June.
The Cleveland Browns had veteran DE Za’Darius Smith in for a workout on Thursday, per the NFL transaction wire. He’s a familiar face for the Browns and would give the team some additional depth at edge rusher if signed.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken made the decision all fans have been waiting for. Deshaun Watson is set to start Saturday's preseason opener, while Shedeur Sanders will come off the bench in the second half.
The Cleveland Browns will finally play their first preseason game on Saturday. Head coach Todd Monken has said that the players will play if they are physically able.
“The doctors are amazed. They can’t believe I’m doing this good,” former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said back in November 2025 after undergoing a successful liver transplant.
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.
The Cleveland Browns announced they have signed CB Jeremiah McClendon to a contract. In correspondence, the Browns have waived CB Tyron Herring with an injury designation.
Shedeur Sanders continues to be under the media’s and fans’ scrutiny in his second season. According to former All-Pro and Super Bowl-winning running back
The Cleveland Browns have wrapped up Day 13 of training camp and all those invested in the quarterback competition are getting restless. Browns head coach, Todd Monken told the Cleveland media he would inform the two quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, of his plan after Wednesday’s practice.
The Cleveland Browns are evaluating veteran talent ahead of their preseason opener, bringing in several experienced players for workouts on Wednesday. Among those invited was guard Laken Tomlinson, a former first-round selection whose presence stood out for the depth of his NFL résumé.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter believes the Cleveland Browns should consider dealing one of their young quarterbacks to ease a crowded depth chart this offseason.
As of early Wednesday afternoon, Sanders and Watson allegedly did not know which one of them would start Cleveland's preseason opener at the Chicago Bears this coming Saturday.
A Tuesday report claimed that Sanders was "dealing with a blister issue" on his throwing hand. The quarterback has since addressed the ailment with the media.
The Cleveland Browns released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 Preseason, and as expected, there were a few surprises. As announced earlier