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Last Updated: Thu Sep 12, 2024, 2:55 PM

Cleveland Browns

-- Deshaun Watson Denies Assault --
Wed Sep 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s attorney released a statement denying the most recent sexual misconduct allegation against him.

-- Browns IR Four; Sign Four --
Wed Sep 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed S Juan Thornhill (calf), DT Maurice Hurst (ankle), LB Mohamoud Diabate (hip), and LB Tony Fields (ankle) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games. They team also signed WR David Bell, CB Mike Ford, and DT Sam Kamara from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The Browns also signed LB Khaleke Hudson to their active roster off of the Saints practice squad.

-- Browns Host Three TEs --
Tue Sep 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns hosted free-agents TE Irv Smith, TE Tommy Sweeney, and TE Geoff Swaim.

-- Browns Sign Kadarius Toney to Practice Squad --
Mon Sep 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent WR Kadarius Toney to their practice squad.

-- Deshaun Watson Faces Another Civil Lawsuit --
Mon Sep 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports an additional civil lawsuit was filed in Houston Monday against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson. The civil suit alleges sexual misconduct, assault, and battery and was filed in Houston on Monday.

-- Browns Workout Kadarius Toney --
Fri Sep 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns hosted free-agent WR Kadarius Toney for a workout.

-- D'Onta Foreman Impresses --
Sun Sep 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cleveland Browns official website reports Browns RB D'Onta Foreman also demonstrated in during his two preseason games how he can catch out of the backfield and be utilized as a power back, having success in short yardage situations.

-- Denzel Ward Clears Concussion Protocol --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns CB Denzel Ward (concussion) has finally concussion protocol, paving the way for him to play in Week #1.

-- Browns Re-Sign D'Onta Foreman; Release Tyler Huntley --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have re-signed RB D'Onta Foreman and released QB Tyler Huntley.

-- Deshaun Watson Restructures --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have restructured the contract of QB Deshaun Watson, converting $44.79 million of his 2024 base salary into a signing bonus and creating $35.832 million in cap space, per source. Cleveland now has over $62 million in cap space, the most in the entire NFL.

-- Denzel Ward Injury Update --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns CB Denzel Ward (concussion) is in final stages of concussion protocol. HC Kevin Stefanski said he has been cleared to resume practicing.

-- Browns Release D'Onta Foreman --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have released RB D'Onta Foreman.

-- Mike Hall Jr. Heading to the Commissioner's Exempt List --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. isn’t getting cut on Tuesday, but he isn’t expected to be on the team’s initial 53-man roster. Hall will be placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt list. Hall was arrested and charged with domestic violence after allegedly putting a gun to the head of a woman during an argument. Players on the exempt list are paid, but they do not count against the team’s roster limit and cannot participate in any football activities.

-- Nyheim Hines OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (ACL) will begin the regular season on the PUP/NFI list.

-- Browns Activate Four --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns OT Jedrick Wills, CB Greg Newsome, DT Dalvin Tomlinson and S D'Anthony Bell all passed their physicals and are coming off the PUP list.

-- Browns Activate Jack Conklin --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have activated OT Jack Conklin from the active/PUP list.

-- Nick Chubb Expected to Remain on the PUP List --
Mon Aug 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cleveland is expected to leave RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL- PUP) on the Physically Unable to Perform List to begin the season, which means he is ineligible to be active during the first four games of the season, per league sources.

-- Deshaun Watson Will Not Play This Week --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will not play in the team's final third preseason game.

-- Browns Trade Chris Williams --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have traded DT Chris Williams to the Chicago Bears. Williams was traded to the Bears with the teams swapping late-round draft picks in the deal. The full terms of the trade are Williams and the Browns’ 2025 seventh-round draft pick going to Chicago in exchange for sending the Bears’ 2025 sixth-round draft pick to Cleveland.

-- Browns Re-Sign Lucas Havrisik --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have re-signed free-agent PK Lucas Havrisik.

-- Deshaun Watson Fully Practices Thursday --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (arm) returned to a full practice on Thursday.

-- Browns Trade Cade York --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have acquired PK Cade York from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2025. In addition, the Commanders have released PK Riley Patterson.

-- Denzel Ward Still in Concussion Protocol --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward still is not back to practice more than a week after hitting his head on the ground in a Aug. 12th practice. HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed Wednesday that Ward was diagnosed with a concussion and remains in the protocol.

-- Deshaun Watson Limited Wednesday --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said QB Deshaun Watson (arm) was limited with “general arm soreness.” “I decided to just hold back a little bit with him, but not overly concerned.” Stefanski wouldn’t say if Watson will play in the preseason finale.

-- Pierre Strong Injures Ribs --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cleveland Browns RB Pierre Strong (upper body) left practice in an ambulance after suffering a rib injury.

-- Browns Shopping DTR --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cleveland Browns have discussed a trade of backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson with multiple teams.

-- Za'Darius Smith Returns to Practice --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns DE Za'Darius Smith (knee) returned to practice on Thursday.

-- Mike Hall Jr. Suffers Stinger --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. (stinger) took part in practice with the Browns on Wednesday despite being arrested on a domestic violence charge on Thursday, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be back on the field Thursday. The uncertainty isn’t because the Browns are considering a different approach in light of the criminal charge, however. Hall had to leave the joint practice with the Vikings with an injury and the team announced on Thursday that he suffered a stinger, but offered no word on his practice plans.

-- Denzel Ward in Concussion Protocol --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (concussion) is in concussion protocol.

-- Browns Extend Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have extended LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who cashes in after a Pro Bowl season. He gets a three-year deal worth up to $39 million with $25 million guaranteed

-- Mike Hall Arrested --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Ohio police department say Cleveland Browns rookie DT Mike Hall has been arrested on domestic violence charges alleges that Hall pointed a gun at a woman during a dispute. His bond was set at $10,000 and another hearing in the case was scheduled for September 10th.

-- Jordan Hicks Week-to-Week --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns LB Jordan Hicks (undisclosed) left practice Aug. 4th with an undisclosed injury and hasn’t practiced since. On Monday, HC Kevin Stefanski called Hicks “week-to-week.”

-- Deshaun Watson OUT This Week; Will Play Next Week --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson won’t play in this week’s preseason game, but the team does expect him to get some snaps in game action before August is over. HC Kevin Stefanski says the plan is for Watson to play in the team’s third and final preseason game. That contest will take place in Seattle on August 24th.

-- David Bell OUT a Week or Two of Practice --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said WR David Bell (quad) will miss a week or two of practice.

-- Browns Acquire Nick Harris --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have acquired C Nick Harris and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

-- Deshaun Watson Cleared for Contact --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been cleared for contact and will get the vast majority of reps in joint practices with the Vikings.

-- D'Onta Foreman Returns to Practice --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns RB D'Onta Foreman (neck) returned to practice on Thursday.

-- Deshaun Watson Won't Play This Week --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Deshaun Watson will not play in the exhibition opener against the Packers.

-- Za'Darius Smith Injury Update --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns DE Za'Darius Smith (knee) likely won’t be sidelined for too long. Further tests on Smith’s knee indicated that the veteran defender suffered just a knee contusion and should be OK with rest.

-- Browns Would Trade Amari Cooper to 49ers in a Brandon Aiyuk Deal --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Jeff Darlington reports the Cleveland Browns would include WR Amari Cooper as part of the package in a potential trade with the 49ers for WR Brandon Aiyuk.

-- Za'Darius Smith Injures Knee --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns DE Za'Darius Smith (knee) was taken into the team's practice facility on a cart during a red zone drill. Smith, who was in visible pain and grabbing at his left knee as athletic trainers tended to him, was later diagnosed with a knee contusion. He will be reevaluated on Tuesday.

-- Elijah Moore Returns to Practice --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Elijah Moore (head) returned to practice on Monday.

-- Browns Injury Update - Garrett & Jeudy Practice --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns DE Myles Garrett (hamstring) went through his first practice of training camp on Sunday. Meanwhile, WR Elijah Moore (concussion) did not practice Sunday, but WR Jerry Jeudy participated in team drills for the first time.

-- Browns Release Brian Allen --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Cleveland Browns have released C Brian Allen (calf) with an injury settlement on Sunday.

-- D'Onta Foreman Rejoins Browns; Sits Friday --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns RB D'Onta Foreman (neck) rejoined the team after Thursday’s injury scare. That said, he did not practice on Friday.

-- Elijah Moore Dinged --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says WR Elijah Moore (head) is being evaluated for a concussion.

-- Jerry Jeudy Finally Practices --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (leg) took part in individual drills with the team for the first time this summer. Jeudy has been dealing with a leg issue, but was not on any injury list so he did not need to be formally activated in order to get on the field. “He’s done a great job in walkthroughs and meetings,” HC Kevin Stefanski said. “Very, very in-tune, very intelligent football player. So, of course you want your players out there ASAP and throw everybody out there, but the reality is you have to trust in the medical staff here.”

-- D'Onta Foreman Injury Update --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports X-rays and CT scans on Browns RB D'Onta Foreman (neck) were negative and he will be released from the hospital.

-- D'Onta Foreman Injures Neck; Taken to the Hospital --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports during practice today, Cleveland Browns RB D'Onta Foreman sustained a direct blow to the head that resulted in neck pain. The Browns athletic training staff deployed their standard emergency action procedures to immobilize Foreman. He was taken to an ambulance and is being transported via helicopter to a Medical Center in Roanoke, VA to undergo further medical evaluation. Foreman had movement in all his extremities.

-- Nick Chubb Rehab Update --
Mon Jul 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry didn’t get into specifics, but still sounded optimistic about RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL/MCL). “We are incredibly pleased with the work that he’s put in, the progress he’s made,” Berry said. “He still has a little ways to go, but we’re really happy to see where he is as we enter camp and look forward to him [continuing] to improve the health of the knee.” The Browns have not set a public timetable for Chubb’s return and that did not change on Monday. “We’ll deal with it day by day,” Berry said.

-- Browns IR Brian Allen --
Mon Jul 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed C Brian Allen (calf) on reserve/injured list.

-- Browns RB Rehab Update --
Sat Jul 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL) and RB Nyheim Hines (knee), both rehabbing knee injuries, were running full speed sprints well after practice ended on Friday. They also did some light agility work. Trainers watched and owner Jimmy Haslam was also monitoring from afar. HC Kevin Stefanski didn’t have an update on Hines’ return timeline. Hines is returning from a knee injury he sustained in a jet ski accident before the start of the 2023 season. “I’ve seen him (Chubb) run and seen him work out and he’s right where he needs to be,” Stefanski said. “As we’ve talked about all along, he’s attacking this rehab, he’s in early, staying late. I give a lot of credit to Nick, give a lot of credit to our medical team that are bringing him along, but we’re not going to worry about much past today with that.”

-- Deshaun Watson Throws in Team Drills --
Fri Jul 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was seen throwing in 11 on 11 drills during Friday’s practice for the first time since last season.

-- Dalvin Tomlinson to Undergo a Knee Scope --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says DL Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) will undergo a knee scope. Stefanski hopes Tomlison will be ready by Week #1.

-- Browns List Seven --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL), OT Jack Conklin (knee), OT Jedrick Wills (knee), DT Dalvin Tomlinson, and DB D'Anthony Bell on the active/PUP list. The team also placed RB Nyheim Hines (knee) and DB Greg Newsome on the active/NFI list.

-- Amari Cooper Gets a Raise --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper is getting a $5 million raise and the team is guaranteeing his salary for this season. No years were added to Cooper’s contract, so he remains on track to hit free agency in March of 2025. With a strong season in 2024, Cooper will set himself up for a big payday in eight months.

-- Nick Chubb Heading to the PUP List --
Thu Jul 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL) is expected to begin training camp on the active/PUP list.

-- Deshaun Watson Feeling Great --
Wed Jul 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) said, “I’m great” when asked about the status of his shoulder injury ahead of training camp. Watson didn’t say whether he expects to be fully cleared for the start of training camp, but said there’s been no setbacks in his shoulder rehab.

-- Browns Extend Dustin Hopkins --
Mon Jul 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns and PK Dustin Hopkins reached agreement on a three-year, $15.9 million extension, which now makes him one of the NFL’s top five highest-paid kickers. Hopkins is now tied to Cleveland through the 2027 season.

-- Nick Chubb Progressing in Rehab --
Mon Jul 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb’s (torn ACL) recovery continues to move in the right direction. A video showing Chubb squatting 540 pounds late last week was posted to Instagram on Monday. While that’s not a sign that Chubb is close to being cleared for football activities, it shows that he’s working to get to that point as soon as possible. When he spoke to reporters in June, Chubb said doubts that he can regain his form have helped fuel his offseason efforts. “I use that as motivation,” Chubb said. “I see everything. It’s not the first time someone has counted me out, so I’ve been here before, and I’m not really paying much attention to it. But I do see it, and I’m just focusing on getting better.”

-- Browns Release Lonnie Phelps --
Thu Jun 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have waived DE Lonnie Phelps.

-- Lonnie Phelps Arrested for DUI After SUV Crash --
Thu Jun 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Cleveland Browns DE Lonnie Phelps was arrested for drunk driving, after crashing his SUV into a restaurant on Wednesday.

-- Amari Cooper Contract Watch --
Wed Jun 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Orange and Brown Report reports Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper and the team remain at odds over the length of a potential extension, according to sources. Cooper is seeking a contract extension of at least two years guaranteed. The Browns, however, are reluctant to offer Cooper beyond a one-year extension. They have have been willing to include some guaranteed money for the extra year.

-- Deshaun Watson Rehab Update --
Mon Jun 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is preparing to return from a shoulder injury that ended his season prematurely in 2023, and 2024 is clearly a make-or-break campaign for him. As things stand now, he's very much in line to return at full strength for the start of the season. In fact, the Browns are so eager to see him let it rip, they've circled the start of training camp on their calendars. "First and foremost, Deshaun has really worked his tail off during the rehabilitation process over the last several months," GM Andrew Berry said. "He's really actually ahead of schedule. He's really chomping at the bit to take the governor off so to speak, but really he's had a really nice spring. He's thrown the ball well. Did a really nice job during our 7-on-7 and team periods during this veteran minicamp. So, we're excited as he gets into training camp and gets the pads on. ... He's making excellent progress. Honestly if you didn't know he got hurt last year, you really wouldn't be able to tell the difference. We're very excited once camp starts."

-- Myles Garrett Tweaks Hamstring --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns DE Myles Garrett (hamstring) suffered a minor hamstring injury in the Browns’ final day of minicamp. Garrett did the rest of his work from the sideline after suffering the injury, but HC Kevin Stefanski said at the end of the day that Garrett would “be fine.”

-- Amari Cooper No-Shows Mandatory Minicamp Again --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Amari Cooper is not at minicamp on Day #3. He is holding out for a contract extension. He is entering the final year of his current contract.

-- Amari Cooper No-Shows Mandatory Minicamp Again --
Wed Jun 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Amari Cooper is not at minicamp on Day #2. He is holding out for a contract extension. He is entering the final year of his current contract.

-- Amari Cooper No-Shows Mandatory Minicamp --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Amari Cooper did not report to Browns minicamp. Cooper is in the final year of his contract and is set to earn $23 million in 2024. Cooper turns 30 later this month.

-- Browns Minicamp Injury Update --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was seen throwing during Browns minicamp. Meanwhile, WR Jerry Jeudy (undisclosed) is dealing with a “minor” injury.

-- Browns Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Fri Jun 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed all of their 2024 drafted rookies.

-- Nick Chubb Rehab Update - Not a Lock to Play Week #1 --
Wed Jun 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Brownszone.com reports Browns RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL), 28, isn’t putting a timetable on his return to the field, but expressed optimism during his first interview since the season-ending injury Sept. 18th in Pittsburgh. “I like where I’m at,” the Pro Bowl running back said after an organized team activities practice. “I’m where I need to be. I would say that the biggest thing for me is getting better every day.” Chubb started running on land in April and said that continues. He won’t practice until training camp at the earliest and could miss the start of the season in September. “Just right now I’m trying to get stronger,” he said. “I’m not looking too far ahead. I’m just taking it day by day. I have to get better today on Wednesday.”

-- Browns Extend Stefanski & Berry --
Wed Jun 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry to contract extensions.

-- Browns Release Lucas Havrisik --
Tue Jun 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have waived PK Lucas Havrisik.

-- Elijah Moore Returns to OTAs --
Tue May 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore returned to organized team activities on Tuesday after skipping the first week of OTAs last week.

-- Nyheim Hines Rehab Update --
Mon May 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (torn ACL) is not participating in organized team activities as he works himself back from a torn ACL. He expects to be ready for training camp. He plans on being on the field Week #1. “I processed what happened to me as not a blessing in disguise, but it’s something you learn from,” Hines said last week, via team transcripts. “Honestly, this is the hardest thing in my life, and I truly believe that everything is on the other side of hard. . . . So, if I can get through this hard part, I think the best times are coming for me.”

-- Dawand Jones Rehab Update --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports OT Dawand Jones (knee) is expected to be close to full-go in training camp.

-- Deshaun Watson Throwing Every Other Day --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Deshaun Watson is throwing every other day as he continues to rehab from last year’s shoulder injury. Stefanski also said Watson “looked like himself to me” when asked about his recovery, adding that he’s “making great progress.”

-- Deshaun Watson Sits Wednesday During OTAs --
Wed May 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cleveland Browns official website reports Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s OTAs. Watson had offseason surgery to repair his right throwing shoulder. The team released video of Watson throwing during Tuesday’s OTA session, which was not open to the media. Watson, 29, said his doctors encouraged him to be conservative with how much he uses the shoulder in offseason practices.

-- Browns Re-Sign Lucas Havrisik --
Mon May 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have re-signed free-agent PK Lucas Havrisik.

-- Rodney McLeod to Retire After 2024 --
Tue May 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns S Rodney McLeod, 34, plans to retire after this season. “This is the last lap for me. It’s been a long career,” McLeod said. “I’m looking forward to rocking out with my teammates this year, giving it all, and hopefully ending up where we want to be, which is the last dance at the end of the year.”

-- Browns Sign All Drafted Rookies But One --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed all their drafted rookies to four-year contracts except 2nd-rounder DT Michael Hall Jr..

-- Nyheim Hines Rehab Update --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

WEWS in Cleveland reports Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) said he should be good to go for the start of training camp.

-- Andrew Berry Speaks on Nick Chubb --
Thu May 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

92.3 The Fan reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL/MCL) is “feeling good.” “He’s doing a really nice job in his rehab,” Berry said. “Still has got a long way to go, but he’s progressing nicely given this point in time.”

-- Browns Sign One --
Tue Apr 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AMDG Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent C Brian Allen.

-- Browns Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Greg Newsome --
Tue Apr 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have picked up the fifth-year option on CB Greg Newsome. Newsome is now set to make $13.3 million guaranteed in 2025.

-- Nick Chubb Rehab Update --
Thu Apr 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry said RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL) is progressing well as the season draws closer. “He’s really attacked it very aggressively, really since he’s been able to in the fall,” Berry said. “He’s going at a good pace. It’s still early. He actually started running on land this past week. That’s not to say that he’s through the woods or anything, but he’s doing everything in his power. He’s progressing appropriately, but certainly the next few weeks, next few months will be big as we continue to increase the load that he’s able to put on his knee, and then how much he’s ultimately able to do during his training.”

-- Deshaun Watson Rehab Update --
Thu Apr 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry provided another update on QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder). Watson has been at the team’s offseason workouts this week and Berry shared a note about how his right shoulder is progressing after last year’s season-ending injury. “This week Deshaun was throwing up to 40 yards,” Berry said. “He’s in a pretty good spot. Again, I don’t want to put the cart before the horse, he’s progressing as appropriate. We’re really, really pleased with the work that he’s put in and really pleased with how his shoulder’s responding, but we’re still in the rehab process. We know that it could take different left and right turns, but we’re pretty optimistic in terms of what we’ve seen so far.”

-- Browns Sign Germain Ifedi --
Thu Apr 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent OL Germain Ifedi.

-- Three Browns Retire --
Wed Apr 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports OL Justin Murray signed a futures contract with the Cleveland Browns in January, but he won’t be continuing to try to make the team. Murray has been placed on the reserve/retired list. The Browns also put WR Rashard Higgins and LB Christian Kirksey on the list after they signed one-day contracts to retire as members of the team.

-- Nick Chubb Rehab Update --
Tue Apr 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says there’s no timetable yet for RB Nick Chubb’s (torn ACL) return from a torn ACL injury.

-- Nick Chubb Reworks Deal to Remain a Brown --
Thu Apr 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports RB Nick Chubb and the Cleveland Browns have agreed to a reworked deal to lower his base salary of $11.75 million with the chance to earn it back via incentives.

-- Browns Host Joe Milton --
Fri Apr 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns hosted former Tennessee QB Joe Milton for a pre-draft visit this week.

-- Deshaun Watson Says He Will Play Week #1 --
Thu Apr 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) began throwing a couple of weeks ago and he’s expected to be present for the start of the conditioning portion of team’s offseason program this month. It’s unclear what he’ll be doing once the team moves on to on-field work, but he said on Thursday that he has no doubt that he will be good to go when things count in September. “Shoulder is great. I’m gonna be ready Week One for sure,” Watson said.

-- Browns Sign One --
Tue Apr 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed veteran special team CB Justin Hardee.

-- Deshaun Watson Speaks --
Sat Mar 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was upbeat about his progress during his “QB Unplugged” podcast with quarterbacks coach Quincy Avery on Saturday. “The situation is good,” Watson said. “We’re in a great spot, right where we need to be. We have plenty of time to ramp up the throwing sessions and things like that, but everything is going pretty smooth. ... As long as I’m feeling well and the doctors and [physical therapists] and everyone are on the same page, we’re in a good spot.”

-- Nick Chubb Rehab Update --
Mon Mar 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports it’s currently still unclear when Browns RB Nick Chubb (torn ACL/MCL) may be back on the field. However, HC Kevin Stefanski shared a positive update on the running back during the annual league meeting on Monday. “I’m excited for Nick,” Stefanski said. “He’s doing a great job with his rehab, as everybody can imagine. We’ll just make sure that we continue to make decisions based on him and the medical staff. But excited about Nick.”

-- Browns Looking to Extend GM & HC --
Mon Mar 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns are close to extending HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry.

-- Browns Re-Sign Rodney McLeod --
Mon Mar 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have re-signed S Rodney McLeod.

-- Browns Sign Cade York --
Sat Mar 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns have signed free-agent PK Cade York.

-- Browns Sign D'Onta Foreman --
Wed Mar 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent RB D'Onta Foreman.

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