Todd Monken might not yet have decided whom to hand the QB1 keys to; however, he is protective of his quarterbacks. The head coach got upset about a player taking a nasty hit on Shedeur Sanders at practice. The punishment ended up being shared by the whole team. “Todd Monken got very angry at the […]
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49ers 49ers waived DE K.J. Henry and DE Titus Leo. 49ers signed DT Evan Anderson. Bears Bears reverted TE Nikola Kalinic to injured reserve after he cleared waivers. Browns Browns waived G Jack Conley. Browns signed WR Ben Patterson. Browns reverted TE Brenden Bates to injured reserve after he cleared waivers. Buccaneers Buccaneers released DB […]
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed Kyle Monangai's injury status, casting doubt on his availability for Week 1 of the 2026-27 NFL season.
Chicago Bears earned a dominant 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in NFL preseason action, but the franchise received troubling news during a training session heading into the start of the 2026-27 season regarding the injury status of running back Kyle Monangai .
Head coach Ben Johnson shared an official update on the situation, indicatin...
Bengals Bengals S Bryan Cook is returning to his hometown of Cincinnati this season after a successful stint with the Chiefs. He is ready to bring his championship experience back home and make an impact for the team. “It comes with certain expectations,” Cook says of his return, via the team website. “Realizing you can’t […]
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Day 15 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place Tuesday, August 18. Head coach Todd Monken was reportedly not pleased with an incident that went down at the end of practice. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 15 (8/18/26) 1. Monken Not Happy, Ends Practice Early: We’re leading with the end of practice, when […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Browns fans and fans across the country. There wasn’t much to be happy about as a Cleveland Browns fan in the team’s 34-10 loss to begin the preseason this past Saturday. Much like […]
At ESPN: As the NFL continues to expand its international footprint, commissioner Roger Goodell says it is inevitable that the league will eventually have a team permanently based outside the United States. Goodell offered his insights on the NFL’s international growth during a recent interview with German media outlet RTL/ntv. “At some point, there will be […]
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Something about the Cleveland Browns’ latest quarterback drama doesn’t add up, and former NFL stars are starting to notice. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are battling out for the QB1 position. However, when Browns GM Andrew Barry revealed that Watson’s contract situation will have no advantage over Sanders, it drew a contrasting opinion from Chad […]
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ESPN's Mike Greenberg questioned Cleveland's plan for Shedeur Sanders.
Anytime you see a network plug an upcoming NFL game, they always display a featured player as part of the enticement to get viewers. Usually, it is the quarterback since that is normally the most recognized face on their team. Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are an easy sale with the […]
Per Chris Easterling, the Browns have signed WR Ben Patterson and waived OL Jack Conley on Tuesday. Conley, 25, went undrafted out of Boston College in 2025 when he caught on with the Patriots. He was among their final roster cuts and was brought back to the practice squad, later being released by New England. […]
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Is former Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski in a better position to win with the Atlanta Falcons than he would have been with his former team? The two sides seemingly locked horns in NFL free agency for the services of DE Za’Darius Smith, who played for the Browns under Stefanski for two seasons before being […]
Former Detroit Lions pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is returning to the NFL after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Bills starters played a fair amount of football in Buffalo’s preseason opening win against the Carolina Panthers, but they may not see the field against the Browns. According to Browns head coach Todd Monken, with the clubs taking part in a joint practice on Thursday in Berea, Ohio ahead of the second preseason game […]
Significant changes were made this offseason to revamp the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line and put out a better product on the field. With several competitions happening in training camp and the preseason, it will be interesting to see where these positions net out starting in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Left Tackle: Spencer Fano […]
It appears the Browns’ search for pass-rush help continues, as Za’Darius Smith may be the latest to spurn them. Having recently unretired, he tried out for Cleveland and also passed his physical. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, “was expected to sign a one-year deal”. Instead, he is trying out for other teams, or […]
Quinshon Judkins, Jonathon Brooks and Jacory Croskey-Merritt enter 2026 with opportunities to outperform their fantasy football ADPs. Judkins could benefit from Cleveland's rebuilt offensive line, while Brooks has a clearer path to significant work in Carolina following Chuba Hubbard's injury. Croskey-Merritt enters the season atop Washington's unofficial depth chart with an opportunity to expand his receiving role.
11 months. That is how long (or short) a retirement from the NFL lasted for veteran defenseman Za’Darius Smith. And now that the three-time Pro Bowl selection is expected to be back on the field this season, a mini bidding war of sorts is in play for his services, merely days after he was expected […]
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I still feel pretty confident in the Browns’ defense for the regular season. We’ve heard about the piling up of injuries in the secondary, though, throughout camp. When the preseason game happened, the depth after the first couple of units was pretty bad in some aspects. It makes sense, as many of the guys playing […]
The Cleveland Browns will close their era on the shores of Lake Erie following the conclusion of the 2028 season and then head to the suburb of Brook Park to play in their new stadium in 2029. But fans won’t have to wait three more years to see what the team has in store for […]
This offseason, the wide receiver position has been the talk of camp for its performance, which contrasts heavily from a year ago. That continued into the first preseason game. As for the quarterback performances? It was certainly mixed, but a turnover from each quarterback didn’t help matters. After a 10-0 start, the Browns were shut […]
Browns Eventually, Browns HC Todd Monken will have to decide who his starting quarterback will be for Week 1: Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. He compared and contrasted the two in a recent interview. “To me, Shedeur has [progressed] in terms of his operation and progressions in the pass game, and command of the huddle,” Monken said […]
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Za'Darius Smith may not be joining the Cleveland Browns after all.
Day 14 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place Monday, August 17. It’s a big week ahead in the quarterback competition. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 14 (8/17/26) 1. Reps Plan for the Week: The Browns have a few regular practice sessions this week, including today. On Thursday, though, they have the joint […]
49ers 49ers released RB Khalil Herbert and G Kion Smith. 49ers signed LB Victor Dimukeje and G Nick Zakelj. Bears Bears waived RB Coleman Bennett and TE Nikola Kalinic. Bears signed DE Marcus Davenport and DB Deantre Prince. Bills Bills waived RB Jackson Acker. Bills signed LB Otis Reese. Browns Browns waived TE Brenden Bates. […]
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