What is the story about?
Dawgs By Nature
- Browns HC Todd Monken has no plan to take it easy on veterans (Jared Mueller) – Cleveland Browns roster does not have a lot of older players, but HC Todd Monken’s training camp plan is no rest days
- Browns may ‘find a job’ for this somewhat forgotten O-lineman (Thomas Moore) – Dawand Jones has dealt with serious injuries the past 3 seasons. Can he show the Browns this summer that they still need him?
- Browns QB battle could impact other key starting roster decision (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns QB battle between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson could impact another roster battle.
- Bears reportedly signing former Browns, UFL standout (Barry Shuck) – The talented LB was a UFL All-Star after a few years with the Cleveland Browns. LB Tony Fields II could sign with the Chicago Bears.
- Browns happy with how QB competition going, but ‘90% left’ to be decided; Watson ‘well positioned’ (Jared Mueller) – What is next for Cleveland Browns QB competition between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson? ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler weighs in.
- New Browns DE Jared Verse’s contract: Salary cap hits, total value, and extension option (Chris Pokorny) – The Cleveland Browns trade of Myles Garrett brought in Jared Verse and his rookie contract. A look at the details.
The Feed
Cleveland Browns
- Browns’ spring practices reveal Todd Monken’s hybrid offensive blueprint (cleveland.com) – After attending Browns OTAs, rookie minicamp and mandatory minicamp, it’s clear that coach Todd Monken is building an offense designed around adaptability, tempo and constant pressure on opposing defenses.
- Browns icon Joe Thomas ‘banging the table’ for Joel Bitonio’s HOF case (Beacon Journal) – Among the many contributions Joel Bitonio made during his Browns career was compelling close friend, Pro Football Hall of Famer and fellow Cleveland legend Joe Thomas to purchase a magnetic wand.
- Quinshon Judkins feels confident in return from injury entering Year 2 (clevelandbrowns.com) – Running back Quinshon Judkins returned to the field during organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, following his season-ending injury during his rookie season. Back out on the practice field, Judkins said he feels confident in his game.
NFL
- Will Bengals regain contender status? Front office is confident (ESPN) – Every move the Cincinnati Bengals made this offseason was characteristic of a club and front office that feels the team is on the cusp of being a winner again, even if the last few years haven’t felt that way.
- How Bradley Chubb is already making his impact on Bills’ locker room (The Athletic) – Bradley Chubb was the Miami Dolphins’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award last season, so he got to make his first-ever trip to the Super Bowl. He’d never been around that environment and felt that hype up close.
- Jets agree to terms with OL Joe Tippmann on four-year, $66.4 million extension (NFL.com) – The New York Jets have locked up another core player. Gang Green agreed to terms with starting guard Joe Tippmann on a four-year, $66.4 million extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per sources informed of the deal.
