What is the story about?
Dawgs By Nature
- Eli Manning was almost traded to the Cleveland Browns, Giants QB talks draft decision (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns tried to acquire QB Eli Manning during the 2004 NFL Draft. Why he wanted the Giants, Steelers instead.
- Browns schedule prediction: Winning record at bye week (Barry Shuck) – The Cleveland Browns last place schedule could give them a chance for early wins. This prediction is very positive
- All starting, backup QBs on Browns schedule in 2026 (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns schedule in 2026 has an interesting set of quarterbacks that they will be facing.
Cleveland Browns
- Updated offensive line rankings give Browns a brutal reality check (DPD) – The Cleveland Browns invested most of their resources in free agency into one thing: the offensive line. With five starters set to hit free agency, general manager Andrew Berry kicked off an overhaul by trading for tackle Tytus Howard and signing guards Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson.
- Insider Issues A Stark Warning About Browns’ 2026 Season (Browns Nation) – The Cleveland Browns were already facing a daunting early-season challenge on offense as they have a new head coach, a first-time coordinator, and potentially as many as nine new starters. It is going to take the unit at least a little while to jell while facing a steep learning curve.
- Browns QB Dillon Gabriel Gets Rough News on Future (heavy.com) – The Cleveland Browns quarterback situation is shaping up to be bad news for Dillon Gabriel.
- Browns’ rookie Denzel Boston reveals his crazy offseason process (Browns Wire) – New Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston has a couple of superpowers in his game. Some of them are natural, such as his height and his size; others are developed, such as his incredible hands.
NFL
- Aaron Rodgers re-signs: How he fits the Steelers’ offense (ESPN) – In one of the most anticipated transactions of the 2026 NFL offseason, the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to a one-year deal that will return the veteran quarterback as Pittsburgh’s starting passer for the upcoming season. The deal pays Rodgers somewhere between $22 million and $23 million in base salary, with incentives up to $25 million — a significant pay bump from his one-year, $13.65 million deal last year.
- Will Aaron Rodgers be a bridge to the Steelers’ future or a roadblock? (The Athletic) – When future Hall of Fame signal caller Aaron Rodgers and the QB-desperate Pittsburgh Steelers came together last offseason, everyone involved anticipated it would be a one-and-done season that would push both sides closer to their next chapters.
- ESPN predicts Bengals will make AFC Championship (Cincy Jungle) – A bold claim, but one we all love. (Editor’s note: Not sure about the whole “we all love” this part.)
