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Update: Browns Actually Received Closer To $25M In Cap Relief From Deshaun Watson Insurance

Pro Football Talk has corrected a previous report about how much salary cap relief the Browns received from an insurance policy they took out on QB Deshaun Watson‘s mega-contract.  PFT initially reported the figure was almost $89 million. After consulting with a source who used to work in salary cap logistics for a team to […] The post Update: Browns Actually Received Closer To $25M In Cap Relief From Deshaun Watson Insurance appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns TE Joe Royer can be more than just a fifth-round draft pick

The Cleveland Browns went from one offensive head coach to another. Former boss Kevin Stefanski loved his tight ends. And he kept more than his share on the roster at all times. The new guy, Todd Monken, also has a fascination with tight ends. We will see how he uses them shortly. With the return […]

Browns roster: WR depth chart and expectations

The Cleveland Browns had a lot of problems on offense in 2025, and the wide receiver position was one of them. Jerry Jeudy followed up a career year to “lead” the team with 50 receptions for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers look positively prolific; however, when you consider the other five wide receivers […]

The Risk Of Angering Baker Mayfield

While Joe just doesn’t see the following happening (short of a total collapse by Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield this fall), the creator, curator and overall guru of Pro Football Talk, the great Mike Florio, makes the case that this cannot […] The post The Risk Of Angering Baker Mayfield appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Baker Mayfield Ranked No. 77 In NFL Network Top-100

NFL players have voted. How many voted and when is unclear, but some results of the annual NFL Network Top-100 player survey are in. Today, the league unveiled Baker Mayfield at No. 77. He sat at No. 50 overall last […] The post Baker Mayfield Ranked No. 77 In NFL Network Top-100 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Tyler Loop, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow discussed taking more snaps under center in order to create more explosive plays and a better running game. “We’re trying to find ways to be explosive in the run game and then try to find some things off of that that can get us a couple of easy explosives,” Burrow […] The post AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Tyler Loop, Shedeur Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns roster: TE depth chart and expectations

As we get more details on the NFL’s schedule, including cutdown day and the 2026 NFL trade deadline, we’ve also reached ranking season and Cleveland Browns training camp preview time. As he does every year, Chris Pokorny will have an in-depth look at all the roster spots heading into training camp. This series, starting with […]

Browns roster: RB depth chart and expectations

As we are just a few weeks away from the start of Cleveland Browns training camp, fans can start to get excited about what the team can become. A young roster with upside, HC Todd Monken is tasked with making something out of an offensive unit that was downright terrible last year. The revamped offensive […]

Insurance Refunds and the Salary Cap

I had received a few questions yesterday concerning a post at PFT that detailed the insurance refunds received by the Browns for DeShaun Watson’s injuries and how those work on the salary cap. While the way that PFT arrived at the figure was incorrect and likely overstates, by a significant amount, what the Browns received […]

Browns Receive Nearly $89M Insurance Payout From Deshaun Watson’s Fully Guaranteed Contract

What was once viewed as one of the NFL’s worst contracts doesn’t look quite as bad now. Apparently, the Cleveland Browns are expected to receive millions in insurance cap credits stemming from Deshaun Watson’s injury-related absence. After teasing the report before the holiday weekend, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk dug into the insurance policy […] The post Browns Receive Nearly $89M Insurance Payout From Deshaun Watson’s Fully Guaranteed Contract appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Mark Andrews, Shedeur Sanders, Browns, Ravens, Steelers Roster Projection

Browns When it comes to the rookie season of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, his father, Deion Sanders, gave an honest assessment, noting that the team needs to surround his son with good players for success in Cleveland. “I would have wanted him to perform a little better, but that’s not just an individual thing, that’s a team […] The post AFC Notes: Mark Andrews, Shedeur Sanders, Browns, Ravens, Steelers Roster Projection appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Cleveland Browns 2026 Defense: Unit Rankings & Outlook

The following is an excerpt from Warren Sharp's 2026 Football Preview. In addition to Warren's deep, detailed write-up on all 32 NFL teams, each chapter features page after page of full-color charts, stats, and heatmaps, as well as defensive analysis from Raymond Summerlin. Click here for a full FREE chapter from the 2026 Football Preview. [...]

Browns Received Nearly $89M In Cap Credits For Deshaun Watson Injuries

Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, NFLPA records show the Browns received $88.781 million in salary cap credit for 2024 through 2029 from an insurance policy on QB Deshaun Watson‘s five-year, $230 million deal. Per Florio, Watson’s numerous restructures and renegotiations gave the Browns various salary cap credits for different years. Florio believes the […] The post Browns Received Nearly $89M In Cap Credits For Deshaun Watson Injuries appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Browns Unlikely To Express Interest In Free Agent RB Nick Chubb?

Veteran RB Nick Chubb remains a free agent heading into his age-31 season, coming off his first year away from the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com doesn’t think the Browns are going to express interest in a reunion with the franchise legend. Because of the direction of the organization and the existing young workhorse […] The post Browns Unlikely To Express Interest In Free Agent RB Nick Chubb? appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Steelers give Acrisure Stadium much-needed change

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ home of Acrisure Stadium was one of the more maligned around the NFL over the last two seasons due to the condition of the field. Last season against the Cleveland Browns, kicker Chris Boswell slipped during a kick due to the poor field conditions, and Miles Killebrew was lost for the season […]

Browns Quinshon Judkins not among Top 10 RBs in the NFL, yet

The theme for the last few weeks has been running backs and the rushing attack, it seems. The Cleveland Browns have been known as a strong running team for along time, including having five of the Top 100 backs in NFL history. We’ve encouraged HC Todd Monken to set a goal for the offense with […]