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Did the Browns get enough in return in the Myles Garrett trade?

The Cleveland Browns made a franchise-altering move when they decided to trade Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. Garrett is a future Hall of Famer and has been the best defender on the team since he was drafted in 2017. Given the current state of the roster, the team felt this was the right time to […]

Jared Verse was the key that unlocked the Myles Garrett trade

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry wasted little time in trading defensive end Myles Garrett once the calendar turned to June 1, making a move financially more prudent for the Browns. In exchange for Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, the franchise’s all-time sack leader, and a player that opposing offenses often had […]

Browns rumor: Is Denzel Ward next? Contract provides options if CLE is willing

In the NFL, if you are covering today’s news without quickly pivoting to what it means for tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year, you are way behind. The Cleveland Browns have officially traded DE Myles Garrett in exchange for DE Jared Verse and multiple draft picks. Looking ahead, the Browns have 11 selections […]

Myles Garrett is gone from the Browns: What does it mean going forward?

Back in February 2025, I wrote a column pondering whether the Cleveland Browns should give in to the trade request that Myles Garrett put forth at the time. Cleveland somehow got past Garrett’s request at the time through another beefed up contract. By doing so, it seemed like Garrett was willing to sacrifice the ultimatum […]

Browns trade Myles Garrett to the LA Rams; full trade compensation

The rumors are no longer rumors, as now there are reports that the Cleveland Browns are trading DE Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The Browns-Rams rumor picked up steam Sunday night and into Monday morning with news breaking early Monday afternoon. While the Philadelphia Eagles were often connected to a Garrett deal, Cleveland […]

Browns news: Team adds over $3 million in salary cap space

There are a number of key dates on the NFL calendar, which now basically stretches the entire year despite having the shortest regular season of the major sports in the United States. Cleveland Browns fans, who are often looking forward to what might be in the offseason, generally have a list of them handy someplace […]

An offensive weapon the Browns should consider trading for

When the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their next head coach, they brought in a guy who has transformed every offensive unit he has been hired to run. At Oklahoma State, the offense went from #88 to #11. While at LSU, a #42 ranking became a #9 ranking. Southern Miss? #112 to #13. At […]

Myles Garrett trade rumors spin up on social media, contract details pivotal

As June kicks off, the Cleveland Browns will start mandatory minicamp before going on summer break. Mandatory minicamp is different; players are required to be there unless they have an excused absence. In the Browns case, every player is likely to be there, but all eyes remain on a certain player. Star defensive end and […]

Daily Dawg Chow (6/1): The seat is hot for these veterans

Happy June, everyone! (Oh my gosh, how is it already June?) This is another big month for the Cleveland Browns, as head coach Todd Monken will hold the final session of voluntary OTAs starting on Tuesday and running through Friday. Then comes the big one – MANDATORY minicamp – which takes place June 9 to […]

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Browns AFC North odds: Worst to first chance not at bottom of the NFL list

Starting in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, expectations for the Cleveland Browns are a ton of losses. Given the five victories last season and the improved roster this offseason, those expectations might be way too low for the Browns, but that is why they play the games. If you believe in Cleveland this […]

2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft

The Cleveland Browns have taken this year’s offseason and made quite a few changes. Make that, a lot of changes. It began with the head coach and almost all of the coaching staff. The offense needed quite a bit, and so GM Andrew Berry focused more on this side of the ball since the franchise […]

Browns O-line tapped for improvement in 2026

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry promised a “heavy investment” in the offensive side of the ball after a disappointing 2025 season that saw the offense repeatedly come up short. Berry delivered on the promise by: Collectively, that group should help the offense get back to resembling an NFL offense, even if Berry had to […]

Browns rookie QB hits record mark off the field

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a rocky first season in the NFL. To recap: While the on-field product was not what some were hoping for, Sanders more than made up for it off the field, thanks to his dedicated following and engaging personality. How well did he do, you may be wondering? Well, according […]

Myles Garrett lands in the Hall of Fame for record breaking season

DE Myles Garrett had a historic season for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. While the star defender requested a trade in the previous offseason, a big contract extension led to the single-season sack record and another Defensive Player of the Year award. Garrett’s route to the Hall of Fame, even if he didn’t like the […]

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Saturday Dawg Chow (5/30): Hello, Mr. Bond; smart moves and easy options

It has been a while since we’ve offered any book recommendations, as life has gotten the better of our free time lately. But we did have a chance to finish Rich Podolosky’s Madden & Summerall: How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting not too long ago, so it is time to give it a shoutout. Similar to […]

‘Confident and in command’: Jerry Jeudy raves about one QB’s progression

The Browns’ offense has been the focal point of voluntary OTAs so far, specifically the quarterback and wide receiver positions. With Deshaun Watson officially back in the fold and competing for the starting quarterback job heading into 2026, it’s incredibly important for guys like Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to prove that they have what […]

Browns roster: WR Isaiah Bond could be better than you think in 2026

The Cleveland Browns absolutely dominated the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting two wide receivers who both the media and NFL organizations gave first-round grades. With that being said, one “veteran” receiver could end up being a more exciting and productive player in 2026 than many currently predict in Todd Monken’s offense. The two rookies, Denzel Boston […]