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Cleveland Browns

-- Cedric Tillman Will Start in 2025 --
Sun Jun 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (undisclosed) is a locked-in starter when healthy.

-- Cedric Tillman Dinged --
Fri Jun 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (undisclosed) is sidelined at mandatory minicamp with what is believed to be a minor injury.

-- Diontae Johnson Shows for Minicamp --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson is in attendance at mandatory minicamp.

-- Browns Sign 3rd-Rounder Dillon Gabriel --
Wed Jun 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed 3rd-round draft pick QB Dillon Gabriel to a four-year contract.

-- Jedrick Wills Plans to Miss Some Real Games --
Mon Jun 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports veteran free-agent OT Jedrick Wills (knee) is planning to sit out a portion of the 2025 season due to his injured knee.

-- Joel Bitonio Retirement Watch --
Mon Jun 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio says he’ll take his decision to retire on a year-to-year basis.

-- Jerome Ford Currently Atop the Depth Chart --
Sun Jun 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chronicle-Telegram reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford was the first running back on the field during drills last week during OTAs. That was to be expected, but rookie RB Quinshon Judkins should emerge as the lead back for the team this season.

-- Joe Flacco the Favorite to Win the Browns QB Job --
Fri May 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports veteran QB Joe Flacco is the favorite to win the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback camp battle. Flacco throws the ball in a practice setting better than any of the other quarterbacks.

-- Browns Sign 1st-Rounder Mason Graham --
Tue May 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns and first-round pick DT Mason Graham have agreed to terms on his four-year, fully-guaranteed $40,874,191 contract.

-- Kevin Stefanski Speaks on the QB Situation --
Fri May 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN Cleveland reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says he’s told rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, QB Shedeur Sanders, QB Joe Flacco, and QB Kenny Pickett “don’t pay attention to where you are in line” because the order is not going to be a static one from one practice to another.” Stefanski also said that the four quarterbacks shouldn’t expect equal time in drills because their reps are going to be determined by what the team thinks each player needs and what they want to see from the players. “The big thing for us is making sure we give the guys enough reps that they need,” Stefanski said. “Making sure that they have enough — It’s twofold. They’re learning the system, they’re developing and we’re evaluating them. We’re finding out about them. It’s not going to be everybody gets 25 percent of the reps, that’s not how it’s gonna be. We want to give everybody enough reps where we can learn more about them and prepare them to get ready to play.”

-- Deshaun Watson Now Throwing, But... --
Mon May 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is out of his walking boot and has progressed to throwing. Watson has reportedly been out of his walking boot for weeks and has progressed to throwing indoors at the team facility to both WR Jerry Jeudy and WR David Bell. That said, it's still very unlikely that he plays in 2025.

-- Browns Sign 5th-Rounder Shedeur Sanders --
Mon May 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed 5th-round draft pick QB Shedeur Sanders to his contract. The deal will pay him about $4.6 million over four years.

-- Browns Sign 3rd-Rounder Harold Fannin --
Fri May 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed 3rd-round draft pick TE Harold Fannin to a four-year contract worth $6.7 million.

-- Stefanski Speaks on Shedeur Sanders --
Fri May 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

PennLive.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Shedeur Sanders is willing to put in the work this offseason. “None of these guys are finished products, and Shedeur certainly has things he can work on,” Stefanski said, adding Sanders is unbothered by his slide in the 2025 NFL Draft. “But in terms of the person, in terms of the kid who’s willing to work, I think that’s who we’re getting. ... We’re getting a guy that really is not so concerned about where he landed in this draft, but he is willing to put in the work and that’s what we’re going to do.”

-- Browns Place Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on Reserve PUP List; Will Miss the 2025 Season --
Mon May 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) on the reserve PUP list. Owusu-Koramoah will miss the entire 2025 season.

-- Browns Sign Rayshawn Jenkins --
Mon May 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports free-agent S Rayshawn Jenkins has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Sign Damontae Kazee --
Mon May 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed veteran free-agent S Damontae Kazee.

-- Browns Rookie QB Watch --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel was the first quarterback up in all rookie minicamp drills, taking repetitions ahead of QB Shedeur Sanders. Both Gabriel and Sanders were given equal reps and drew praise from fellow rookie, TE Harold Fannin, who thinks both players are going to be great.

-- Browns Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed two drafted rookies.

-- Adios Nick Chubb --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says the team is unlikely to re-sign free agent RB Nick Chubb.

-- Diontae Johnson Knows He Must Re-Establish Himself --
Tue May 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports WR Diontae Johnson's one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns is for the veteran's minimum of $1.17M and does not include any guaranteed money. It is a zero-risk deal for Cleveland, while Johnson will work to reestablish his value at still just 28 years old.

-- Devin Bush Arrested --
Sun May 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KDKA reports Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush was arrested for simple assault and harassment on Sunday.

-- Andrew Berry Speaks on Deion Sanders --
Sun May 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry was asked whether the big personality and big platform of QB Shedeur Sanders’ father, Deion Sanders, had anything to do with Shedeur falling to the fifth round. Berry said he doesn’t know whether Deion played a part in other teams’ evaluations of Shedeur or not. “I can’t say if that was a factor or not for other teams, but that was not a significant factor for us,” Berry said. Deion not being a “significant” factor is not the same as him not being a factor at all, and it is fair to ask whether some NFL coaches and GMs would have preferred not to have the distraction of Deion Sanders potentially weighing in on the way Shedeur was developing. Berry did say that he, HC Kevin Stefanski and the rest of the Browns’ staff have a positive opinion of Deion.

-- Jerome Ford Accepts Pay Cut; Adios Nick Chubb? --
Fri May 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Cleveland.com reports free-agent RB Nick Chubb will likely have to find a new home now that fellow RB Jerome Ford has accepted a paycut. Chubb’s return to the Browns was largely dependent on whether or not Ford accepted the paycut or was traded. He took the cut on Friday, reducing his salary from $3.486 million to a guaranteed $1.75 million, a league source told cleveland.com. If he had refused to paycut or if the Browns traded Ford, Chubb may have been re-signed.

-- Browns Sign Diontae Johnson --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports veteran free-agent WR Diontae Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Host Diontae Johnson --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports veteran free-agent WR Diontae Johnson has visited with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Decline 5th-Year Option on Kenny Pickett --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chronicle-Telegram reports the Browns won’t pick up the $22.1 million fifth-year option for QB Kenny Pickett.

-- A Reason Why Shedeur Sanders Fell in the Draft --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders didn’t catch mistakes intentionally planted in an install during pre-draft evaluations. In two instances, he got caught not catching mistakes. In one, he told the team he might just not be a good fit. In the other, his attitude led to an ugly exchange.

-- Quinshon Judkins to be Used as a Bell Cow Runner? --
Sun Apr 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Cleveland.com reports Browns GM Andrew Berry says rookie RB Quinshon Judkins can be a bell cow runner that can really carry the load for us.

-- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Shows --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) was seen at the start of the team’s offseason program. It’s a great sign for the Browns and their star linebacker, although his future is still murky.

-- Browns Sign Nik Needham --
Mon Apr 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns have signed veteran free-agent CB Nik Needham.

-- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Rehab Update --
Thu Apr 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) missed the final nine games of the 2024 season with a neck injury and GM Andrew Berry offered a limited update on his status during a Thursday press conference. Berry said that Owusu-Koramoah’s condition has improved since the end of the season, but that there is still no firm idea about when he will be able to get back on the field. “JOK’s timeline is a bit nebulous,” Berry said. “He is progressing, but, again, right now I don’t have a definitive date.”

-- Nick Chubb Speaks --
Wed Apr 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent RB Nick Chubb has not drawn much public interest since becoming a free agent in March, but he’s working to remind everyone that he’s available. Chubb is also making it clear that he feels like he has a lot left to offer a team. Chubb made a post to Instagram that shows him doing a workout that includes squatting heavy weight and also includes a picture of Batman, who he has long referenced as his favorite superhero. Chubb’s caption built on the theme of being overlooked by the league. “They’ve already wrote my ending when I’m just getting started,” Chubb said. Next week change things for Chubb as teams in the market for backfield help may turn to an experienced option if they come up empty in the draft.

-- Browns Sign Julian Okwara --
Mon Apr 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent LB Julian Okwara to a one-year contract.

-- Browns Hosting Rayshawn Jenkins --
Fri Apr 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports free-agent S Rayshawn Jenkins is visiting the Cleveland Browns on Friday.

-- Browns Sign Joe Flacco --
Fri Apr 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns and veteran QB Joe Flacco reached agreement today on a one-year, $4 million deal worth up to $13 million with incentives.

-- Kirk Cousins to Become a Brown? --
Tue Apr 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports it would not be surprising to see Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins eventually be traded to the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Won't Force a QB Pick at #2 Overall --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says the team won’t force a quarterback at the #2 overall draft pick in April. Earlier in the day, Haslam was quoted as saying the trade for QB Deshaun Watson was “a big swing and a miss.”

-- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Rehab Update --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is “progressing” in his rehab. “I’ll be honest: It is still a little bit nebulous in terms of what that the timeframe looks like. So we really are trying to deal with it week to week and month to month.”

-- Mike Hall Jr. Recovering From Knee Surgery --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee) underwent offseason surgery after suffering a Week #18 knee injury. The injury likely will keep Hall out of the offseason workout program.

-- Browns Likely to Take Abdul Carter at #2 Overall --
Thu Mar 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Penn State DE Abdul Carter is the likely pick for the Cleveland Browns at the #2 overall choice in April's NFL draft.

-- Browns Sign Jerome Baker --
Fri Mar 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Jerome Baker has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Hosting Jerome Baker --
Thu Mar 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Jerome Baker is visiting with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Re-Sign One --
Thu Mar 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns have re-signed free-agent CB Tony Brown.

-- Browns Sign Teven Jenkins --
Thu Mar 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent OG Teven Jenkins has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

-- Browns Sign DeAndre Carter --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent WR DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract with nearly $800,000 guaranteed.

-- Carson Wentz Eyeing Browns --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns and free-agent QB Carson Wentz definitely have mutual interest if they don’t sign QB Russell Wilson.

-- Russell Wilson Watch --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are more plausible landing spots for QB Russell Wilson than the Cleveland Browns due to the fact the Browns have limited resources to pay Wilson.

-- Browns Could Try to Trade Up to Take Cam Ward --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cleveland Browns desperation might have them explore a trade up to the first overall draft pick in April to take QB Cam Ward.

-- Jack Conklin Signs Restructured Contract --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed OT Jack Conklin to a one-year, $10 million restructured contract.

-- Five Former Browns Become UFAs --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns will not tender an offer to restricted free-agents QB Bailey Zappe, DB D’Anthony Bell, DT Michael Dwumfour, DE James Houston, and RB John Kelly, making them all UFAs.

-- Browns to Sign Maliek Collins --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free-agent DT Maliek Collins on a two-year, $20 million contract.

-- Browns to Host Russell Wilson --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports free-agent QB Russell Wilson will travel to Cleveland to visit with the Browns.

-- Browns Re-Sign Devin Bush --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have re-signed LB Devin Bush to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.

-- Browns to Sign Joe Tryon-Shoyinka --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free-agent DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on a one-year, $4.8 million contract.

-- Browns to Sign Cornelius Lucas --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free-agent OT Cornelius Lucas on a two-year contract.

-- Adios Dalvin Tomlinson --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have notified DT Dalvin Tomlinson that he will be released at the start of the new league year. Tomlinson will be designated as post-June 1st cut, but can officially sign with a new team at the start of the league year on Wednesday.

-- Eagles Acquire DTR --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from the Eagles in exchange for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 5th-round draft pick, sources say.

-- Browns Acquire Kenny Pickett --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from the Eagles in exchange for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 5th-round draft pick, sources say.

-- Jameis Winston in Demand --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports the Chargers and 49ers have been in conversation with free-agent QB Jameis Winston for a potential back up role.

-- Myles Garrett Changes Mind; Signs Four-Year Extension --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports after saying he wants out of Cleveland, DE Myles Garrett has signed a four-year contract extension. It's a four year extension, so he's locked in for six total years. He gets $40 million per season with a no trade clause. It has a total value of $204,796,125. He gets $100 million in the first three years with $88,800,000 in execution guarantees and $122,796,125 in total guarantees.

-- James Houston Becomes a UFA --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are not tendering LB James Houston, who they had claimed this past season from the Lions. He becomes a UFA.

-- Jimmy Haslam Declines Meeting with Myles Garrett --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett recently requested a meeting with owner Jimmy Haslam, who declined to speak amidst Garrett’s trade request, per sources. Both sides are dug in: Cleveland refuses to even discuss a trade, while Garrett is preparing to miss games if he’s not traded.

-- Deshaun Watson Restructures --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have restructured QB Deshaun Watson’s (Achilles) contracting, clearing nearly $36 million in cap space.

-- Joel Bitonio Going Nowhere --
Wed Mar 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio will return for the 2025 NFL season.

-- Myles Garrett Just Wants Out of Cleveland --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports DE Myles Garrett has made his wishes known: He wants a trade out of Cleveland. It is not an attempt to get more money out of the team. Garrett is “not open” to a contract extension from the Browns. The Scouting Combine is where General Managers and agents meet to talk about such matters, but Garrett’s camp has “slammed the door” on negotiations, per Cabot.

-- Browns Release One --
Mon Feb 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have released LS Charley Hughlett.

-- Browns Release Juan Thornhill --
Mon Feb 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have released veteran S Juan Thornhill. The team and Thornhill’s camp spoke in recent days and the decision was made to part ways now, giving Thornhill a few weeks before free agency to find his next home. Thornhill had one year at $7m left on his deal.

-- Joel Bitonio Mulling Future --
Sat Feb 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio says he’s undecided on whether he’ll play in 2025.

-- Dawand Jones Undergoes Knee Surgery --
Thu Feb 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns OT Dawand Jones (knee) recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to address a lingering issue he played through last year, per source. Jones, a promising young tackle who has started 17 games, will get off crutches to begin running soon and will be ready for camp, per source.

-- Browns Release Nyheim Hines --
Wed Feb 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have released veteran RB Nyheim Hines.

-- Myles Garrett Wants to be Traded to a Contender --
Sun Feb 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett says contractually, he is willing to do whatever it takes to facilitate a trade with a Super Bowl contender.

-- Nick Chubb Wants to Re-Sign with Browns --
Fri Feb 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports free-agent RB Nick Chubb says he hopes to re-sign with the Browns. That said, he’s not sure how free agency will pan out, with this being the first time hitting the open market but that he’d “like to get it done sooner than later.”

-- Browns Name Christian Jones --
Fri Feb 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have named Christian Jones TEs Coach.

-- Myles Garrett Watch --
Wed Feb 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett’s trade request could get really messy. “This isn’t about a new contract ... this is about winning for Myles Garrett. This is about him wanting to go be part of an organization that is built toward winning,” Russini said. Garrett could stage a hold-in later this summer.

-- Myles Garrett Requests to be Traded; Browns Reject That Idea --
Mon Feb 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports DE Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade from the Cleveland browns. Browns GM Andrew Berry has reiterated that he will not trade Garrett and would like him to “retire here.” Garrett is under contract to the Browns for two more seasons.

-- Myles Garrett Going Nowhere --
Tue Jan 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns GM Andrew Berry says he will not trade DE Myles Garrett and would like him to “retire here.”

-- Browns Name Bill Musgrave --
Tue Jan 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are moving veteran coach Bill Musgrave to QBs coach, sources said. Musgrave has served as a senior offensive assistant on HC Kevin Stefanski’s coaching staff the last two seasons.

-- Browns Name Tommy Rees --
Tue Jan 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are promoting Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator.

-- Browns to Interview Klint Kubiak --
Mon Jan 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns will interview Saints OC Klint Kubiak for their offensive coordinator vacancy today.

-- Deshaun Watson Ruptures Achilles Again --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) ruptured his Achilles again, further testing showed, and he had another surgery on Thursday to repair it. Less than three months after the original tear, it happened again. Watson faces a longer road back, and now he could miss all of 2025.

-- Deshaun Watson Suffers Setback in Recovery --
Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles. They are gathering more info, and it's too early to tell how it affects his timeline and availability for 2025.

-- Browns Fire Two Coaches --
Sun Jan 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have fired OC Ken Dorsey and O-Line coach Andy Dickerson, per source.

-- Browns IR Three --
Fri Jan 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Jerome Ford (ankle), TE David Njoku (knee), and RB Pierre Strong (concussion) on injured reserve. They are lost for the season.

-- Bailey Zappe Will Start This Week --
Thu Jan 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Cleveland Browns QB Bailey Zappe will start this week against the Ravens.

-- Browns QB Plans for 2025 --
Thu Jan 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns will look at “any veteran (QB) with starters talent” this offseason. The Browns will have QB Deshaun Watson under contract next season, but the belief is he’ll “never play a meaningful down” for the team ever again.

-- Browns IR Cedric Tillman; Sign One --
Tue Dec 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Browns have placed WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) on injured reserve and signed RB John Kelly.

-- Browns Likely to Consider Trading Myles Garrett --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cleveland Browns probably have to at least consider trading DE Myles Garrett. Garrett has publicly said that he wants to see what the Browns plan to do at quarterback and what the overall direction of the organization is before signing an extension.

-- Browns Could Eye Rodgers & Cousins --
Sun Dec 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Aaron Rodgers and QB Kirk Cousins could be potential targets for the Cleveland Browns in the offseason.

-- Deshaun Watson Restructures --
Fri Dec 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns and QB Deshaun Watson have agreed to terms on a contract restructure, easing the salary cap burden for years to come. The reworked deal also signals that Watson is expected to be on the Browns next season. This is about the cap after his deal is up.

-- Joel Bitonio Set to Mull Future --
Fri Dec 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio says he will take some time in the offseason to consider retirement.

-- Browns IR Shelby Harris --
Thu Dec 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed DL Shelby Harris (elbow) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- DTR Will Start This Week --
Thu Dec 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns OC Ken Dorsey said QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) will start this week against the Dolphins.

-- Browns Sign Kicker --
Tue Dec 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed PK Andre Szmyt.

-- DTR Will Start Next Week --
Sun Dec 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have officially named QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson as their starter for next week's game against the Dolphins.

-- Myles Garrett Mulls Future --
Fri Dec 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports throughout the season, Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett has said he wants to finish his career in Cleveland. But today, he added: “I’m not trying to rebuild. I’m trying to win right now. And I want that to be apparent when the season is over and we have those discussions. I want them to be able to illuminate, illustrate that for me so that can be something I can see in the near future. Because that’s all we want to do.”

-- DTR Will Start This Week --
Wed Dec 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have officially named QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson as their starter for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.

-- Browns IR Nick Chubb --
Wed Dec 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Nick Chubb (foot) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Browns Starting QB Unknown --
Mon Dec 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski isn’t yet ready to say who he will start at quarterback this week against the Bengals. “Anything related to Cincinnati I’ll update you guys as we get into the week.”

-- Dustin Hopkins Getting an Off Day; Riley Patterson Will Kick --
Sun Dec 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns PK Dustin Hopkins is “getting the day off because of his slump” against the Chiefs, and that “PK Riley Patterson will kick in his place.’

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