Football is a violent game, a collision sport full of athletes who are getting bigger, stronger, and faster, with protective equipment only able to do so much. For teams, like the Cleveland Browns, injury luck (or lack thereof) is one of many variables that can dramatically impact the outcome of a game, a season, or […]
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The Cleveland Browns have a new defensive coordinator. That was one of the last pieces of the puzzle. The new head coach, Todd Monken, had several names on his list for the position. That was shortened down to about four names. When Monken was hired, he held a press conference. In that presser, a reporter […]
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As we enter the NFL off-season with the scouting combine starting soon and NFL free agency starting next month, the Cleveland Browns will focus on building a competitive team in 2026. The roster has a ton of holes that need to be addressed, and how the team goes about addressing them will be intriguing. In […]
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While the NFL draft gets a lot of attention, for good reason, NFL free agency and trades happen first on the NFL offseason calendar and greatly shape what happens for teams in the actual draft. The Cleveland Browns may not be very active in free agency, but face an important offseason nonetheless. The need to […]
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The need for the Cleveland Browns starts, and basically ends, on the offensive side of the ball. Could the defense use a third starting cornerback? Sure. Could special teams improve in a variety of ways, including a great returner? Certainly. Would any of that matter if the Browns offense continues to be terrible? Obviously not. […]
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Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken went “outside the family” to hire Mike Rutenberg as the team’s defensive coordinator. While Monken’s offensive coaching staff has seen almost a complete turnover, save for wide receivers coach Christian Jones and running backs coach Duce Staley, the situation has been somewhat quiet on the defensive side of the […]
19 days ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Browns offseason will be very telling about what the front office and ownership expect for the 2026 NFL season. If the Browns are aggressive in addressing their needs in the short term, it will likely mean competing for the AFC North and a playoff spot is expected. If Cleveland is more reserved, as […]
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett further stated his case as one of the game’s best in 2025. When Garrett brought down Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the season finale, it established a new standard for sacks in a single season with 23. Other notable achievements in Garrett’s nine seasons: Garrett’s record-breaking season earned […]
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There is a saying in the NFL: You can never have too many great cornerbacks. The Cleveland Browns have Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, and Myles Harden at cornerback. Are they good there? Do they need another guy? Is M.J. Emerson going to return? Will GM Andrew Berry re-sign Emerson or allow him to walk in […]
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The list of players that will enter NFL free agency for the Cleveland Browns is long. While TE David Njoku has already announced that he will not return to the Browns, and said goodbye to Cleveland, there is still hope that OL Joel Bitonio and a number of other quality players could return. Cleveland GM […]
20 days ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Browns head into the 2026 NFL draft with a few extra draft picks and a few too many needs, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Almost every Browns mock draft will include the team adding multiple offensive linemen, wide receivers, and maybe even a quarterback. NFL free agency and trades could […]
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Cleveland Browns fans are the best fans in the NFL. Full stop. Through ups and downs, Browns fans have held close to their team, their hopes, their gear, their players, and their history. Dawgs by Nature (and Nurture), Cleveland fans have been through more than most sports followers. Losing their team, getting it back but […]
20 days ago | 2 reads
Everyone knows that the Cleveland Browns need to make big upgrades to their offensive line this offseason. The offense, in general, is the focal point of most NFL free agency and NFL draft coverage of the team. With HC Todd Monken reportedly, but not officially, hiring Mike Rutenberg as the team’s new defensive coordinator, that […]
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What exactly will the Cleveland Browns do with their offensive line this year? Can they really replace all five guys? OT Dawand Jones is still under contract, so he is most likely to remain, but he has been placed on IR three times in three years. It would surprise nobody if the team were to […]
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Does Joel Bitonio still have a future with the Cleveland Browns or the NFL in general? Yesterday was a big deadline for the long-time Browns left guard, who had contemplated retirement prior to the 2025 season before opting to return. However, the extension he signed a few years ago was coming up, with Bitonio set […]
21 days ago | 4 reads
The 2026 NFL Draft is still nine weeks away, but Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has already dropped hints about where his focus will lie over those three days. Cleveland needs just about everything imaginable on offense, especially at wide receiver, offensive line, and quarterback. (Oh my, do they need help at quarterback!) So […]
21 days ago | 5 reads
Anyone and everyone who follows the Cleveland Browns, including many family pets, knows that the team needs to revamp the offense. It is one of the major reasons that HC Todd Monken was hired to take over the team. How retained GM Andrew Berry and Monken go about that reclamation, especially with a load of […]
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This past NFL season, the Cleveland Browns had the league’s #4 defense. DE Myles Garrett captured his second “NFL Defensive Player of the Year” award, while rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger won the “NFL Rookie Defensive Player of the Year” award. RELATED: C/OG DYLAN PARHAM FREE AGENT FRENZY Schwesinger was taken with the first pick in […]
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While David Njoku has announced that they will not be returning to the team for the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns will have an opportunity to bring back or move on from some key roster pieces. Many of these decisions will hinge on how the team chooses to manage the salary cap, but there are […]
21 days ago | 4 reads
The unfortunate news that Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in New York City on Monday is a reminder to everyone to remain safe and vigilant. While sports figures, especially football players, can seem larger than life, the human side of them becomes obvious in the midst of these types of events. According to […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
There has been a lot going on since the Cleveland Browns made Todd Monken their next head coach a few weeks ago. In the end, DC Jim Schwartz’s departure from the team became the biggest storyline, but Monken has stayed busy trying to fill his staff, including the now vacant defensive coordinator position. The Monken […]
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