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Expectations for Browns in 2026 are too low

The Cleveland Browns have seen a ton of changes since the end of the 2025 NFL season. Out is Kevin Stefanski, in as the new head coach is Todd Monken. Long-term veterans like Wyatt Teller and David Njoku have found new teams, while Joel Bitonio ponders retirement. Free agency saw a new offensive line coming […]

Q&A with Behind the Steel Curtain on Pittsburgh’s rookie class

The Pittsburgh Steelers had what was, for them, a standard season in 2025. The team won just enough games to run Mike Tomlin’s streak of seasons without a losing record to 19 en route to the playoffs.  But as has also become the norm, the Steelers were one-and-done in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive […]

Browns roster: Why C Parker Brailsford will be successful early on in 2026

The Cleveland Browns drafted Alabama C Parker Brailsford in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and there were two very good reasons why they chose him instead of someone like Kentucky’s Jager Burton or Duke’s Brian Parker II. He’s astronomically athletic, and he’s a perfect fit for Monken’s offensive system. His 116” broad […]

One simple way Browns HC Todd Monken devises such a dominant run game

Everyone already knows that Todd Monken loves to run the football and that he’s been insanely effective at it. What most people overlook is how he’s able to be so consistently good at it. It’s not because he ”always has great running backs”, though that’s probably a part of it, but it’s due to how […]

Browns roster: An unlikely standout has emerged on defense throughout OTAs

Heading into OTAs, fans were incredibly interested to see how the defensive backfield looks with the additions of S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S Daniel Thomas, and even the “underrated” UDFA cornerback from West Virginia, Michael Coats Jr. Despite expectations, CB Myles Bryant has emerged as the standout amongst the team’s newly added defensive backs, drawing attention […]

Meet Up! Aaron Anderson is the new Browns receiver. Who is he?

The Cleveland Browns’ receiver room was atrocious last year. Ranked #31 to be exact. And during the offseason, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry made it his mission to change this. Veteran Jerry Jeudy is entering his final year of the three-year contract he signed when the Browns traded for him back in 2024. However, that is […]

Browns roster: Most competitive position battle

Several position groups on the Cleveland Browns will feature interesting competitions this summer as the coaching staff and front office evaluate how to build the strongest roster possible. The roster battles will look a little different this year with head coach Todd Monken leading the team. He may have a completely different vision for this team, which could influence some […]

Browns HC Todd Monken makes need for detailed accountability clear in OTAs

Whatever you thought about former Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski, his record as a first-time head coach is what it was. Two Coach of the Year awards and some losing seasons… and a lot of fan frustration before his firing after the 2025 season. In many ways, new Browns HC Todd Monken is a breath […]

Browns 2026 schedule: Best road game for fans to attend

The NFL schedule release always starts a lot of interesting conversations with fans anticipating the next season. With the Cleveland Browns’ schedule now finalized, fans can start planning which games they want to attend this season. But which of their opponents would be the best to travel to and why? Many Cleveland fans look to get away […]

Browns HC Todd Monken talks QBs after Day 2 of OTAs

The Cleveland Browns finished up day two of their latest series of Organized Team Activities on Wednesday, and to no one’s surprise, the focus remained on the quarterbacks. As promised, head coach Todd Monken had the team running two-spot drills, with quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel working with the first-team offense and Shedeur Sanders […]

Browns OLine will depend on 2 key additions

While there is always an argument, especially in Ohio, about whether a team can win passing the ball a ton, versus being run first, no one disagrees that a good team is built on the lines. The Cleveland Browns had an elite defensive line last year until DT Maliek Collins went down with an injury, […]

Browns keep moving toward what was once unthinkable

The Cleveland Browns appeared to have finally turned the corner on quarterback Deshaun Watson in 2025.  The veteran who cost the Browns three No. 1 draft picks, $230 million in guaranteed money, and untold fan goodwill, spent the majority of the season sidelined while recovering from a twice-torn Achilles tendon. Outside of a few practices […]

Browns make 6 roster moves, including adding former Bucs defender, special teamer

The Cleveland Browns returned to the practice fields in Berea on Tuesday for OTAs. While there is no media presence for the first practice, we will have video, pictures, and interviews on Wednesday. Excitement continues to build around the team with rookie WRs KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston getting attention, including Boston’s route tree being […]

Browns: When it comes to UDFAs, keep an eye on the money

The Cleveland Browns are always entertaining during training camp, but this summer should be particularly interesting. Offensive line coach George Warhop will be working to get up to five new starters, headlined by first-round draft pick Spencer Fano, up to speed before the start of the regular season. Wide receivers coach Christian Jones will be […]