Cleveland Browns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Todd Monken News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Todd Monken, Browns Expected to Sign 3X Pro Bowl DE After Bears Loss

The Cleveland Browns did not have to wait long after Saturday's preseason loss to the Chicago Bears to make a potentially significant move on defense. Cleveland fell 34-10 to Chicago at Soldier Field, surrendering 34 unanswered points after taking an early 10-0 lead.

Za'Darius Smith News / Field Level Media / August 16

Report: Browns to sign DE Za'Darius Smith

The Browns are expected to sign three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith, Cleveland.com reported on Sunday. Per the report, Smith is expected to fly to Cleveland to sign a contract on Sunday, three days after the team hosted him for a tryout.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

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 / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 16

Updated Cleveland Browns' 53-Man Roster Projection After Preseason Opener

Well, that wasn’t great. The Cleveland Browns debuted in the 2026 preseason with a resounding loss on the road by a score of 34-10 against the Chicago Bears, in the first football game of the Todd Monken era. Sure, these games don’t impact the standings, but they do count.

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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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Browns' Shedeur Sanders shares head-scratching excuse for bad turnover vs. Bears

On a day when Deshaun Watson's numbers looked much better than the actual tape, Sanders did little to gain ground in the Browns' QB1 race.

Shedeur Sanders issues heartfelt apology amid Browns quarterback drama

Browns' QB race has front-runner after preseason game vs. Bears

Preseason loss to Bears confirms bleak Browns QB outlook

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Todd Monken News / EssentiallySports / August 16

'Will Be Fired': Todd Monken Hit With Brutal Prediction From Ex-NFL QB After Browns’ Preseason Opener

Todd Monken is headed into his first NFL head coaching assignment in the 2026 season with the Cleveland Browns. But one preseason opener game, one underwhelming performance, and suddenly Monken’s future is being questioned as former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert comes in with a prediction.

Deshaun Watson News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 16

Did Deshaun Watson Show Enough To Earn Starting Role in His First Preseason Start?

The Cleveland Browns finally have a preseason game under their belt, a 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Bears, despite resting a majority of their starters, handled the Browns easily in the second half en route to the win, but not all is lost for the Browns.

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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.

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Deshaun Watson News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Browns Coach: Watching Deshaun Watson Play Again 'Was Awesome'

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback play was not great Saturday. But coach Todd Monken was ecstatic to see Deshaun Watson on the field and throwing the ball around.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Todd Monken Has Strong Words After Shedeur Sanders’ Interception

The Cleveland Browns entered the 2025 NFL season with serious quarterback questions to answer. While Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the entire 2025 campaign after re-rupturing his Achilles tendon, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders did not cement their place as the starting quarterback for the Browns.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Browns’ Todd Monken Hit With Serious Shedeur Sanders Allegation

Skip Bayless took aim at the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation Saturday night, questioning new coach Todd Monken’s enthusiastic praise of Deshaun Watson after a shaky preseason performance and suggesting the coach has already settled on the veteran over second-year player Shedeur Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders drops truth bomb on interception against Bears

Shedeur Sanders didn’t hold back on the interception he made during the Cleveland Browns’ preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Saturday afternoon.

Deshaun Watson News / Total Pro Sports / August 16

Deshaun Watson Sparks Major Concerns Just Weeks Before Start Of 2026 Season

Deshaun Watson showed some good signs in his first preseason start for the Cleveland Browns. But his final chance to lead a late drive left plenty of lingering questions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Beanie Bishop's play in Bears' debut builds case to make main roster

It didn't take long for Beanie Bishop Jr. to impress his new team, as he hopes to solidify Chicago as his next NFL home.

Browns' QB race has front-runner after preseason game vs. Bears

Preseason loss to Bears confirms bleak Browns QB outlook

Shedeur Sanders issues heartfelt apology amid Browns quarterback drama

Three NFL teams that received a brutal preseason reality check

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Taylen Green News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Taylen Green Buzz Rising Amid Browns QB Disaster

The Cleveland Browns’ 34-10 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field offered little encouragement for a fan base long weary of quarterback uncertainty, and Browns fans are now clamoring for rookie signal-caller Taylen Green to get a chance.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 15