BEREA, OHIO – AUGUST 03: Spencer Fano #55 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Julian Okwara #99 throughout the Cleveland Browns Coaching Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 03, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Picture by Nick Cammett/Getty Photographs) | Getty Photographs
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Browns defender lands at No. 35 on NFL’s High 100 record (Thomas Moore) – “The Cleveland Browns made the decision earlier this summer, after months of contemplation, to trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. While the trade was equally understandable and regrettable, general manager Andrew Berry held firm that he wanted more than just draft picks from the Rams in return for the game’s best defensive player.”
Browns get a stray diss from present Eagles defender (Barry Shuck) – “Seven days into the 2026 NFL free agency period, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry signed a very good pass rusher in DE A.J. Epenesa away from the Buffalo Bills. But something strange happened on the way to the introductory press conference.”
Dinner with a Browns participant: A couple of attention-grabbing choices, hypothetically (Abby Mueller) – “If you had the chance to grab dinner with one current Cleveland Browns player, who would it be? The Browns’ roster features a diverse mix of personalities and player types, making a wide variety of individuals compelling choices.”
Shopping for Browns proprietor Jimmy Haslam’s optimism? Some are (Curtiss Brown) – “The Cleveland Browns are entering Year 2 of a rebuild and, on paper, this team is nowhere near contention for a playoff spot. The looming QB question continues to be a concern for many. Despite that, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam spoke to the media a few days ago and gave interesting comments surrounding the team this season.”
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Cleveland Browns
Todd Monken reveals Joe Thomas turned down full-time teaching job, says he’s welcome to assist anytime (Browns Zone) – “Hall of Famer Joe Thomas made a stop at training camp Wednesday and talked with rookie left tackle Spencer Fano. If new coach Todd Monken had his way, Thomas would be here every day.”
Todd Monken needs ‘elite’ cadence. The Browns reside via the rising pains (cleveland.com) – “Through the early days of training camp, the Browns’ offense has been hindered by procedural penalties. They’ve frustrated players and coaches nearly every day, including the first two days in pads on Monday and Tuesday — so is it time to sound the alarm? Not necessarily, and definitely not yet.”
How Spencer Fano is leaning on Browns teammates to make change to left sort out (Beacon Journal) – “Jared Verse had spent the better part of nearly two hours making life miserable for Browns rookie left tackle Spencer Fano during training camp practice. The 15 or 20 minutes after practice, the Pro Bowl defensive end was going to do his part to help his teammate.”
Rookie large receivers making an early impression (The Athletic) – “Rookie receiver Denzel Boston dropped a pass on Tuesday and had Grant Delpit punch one out of his hands Thursday. Otherwise, Boston has caught everything and impressed along the way.”
NFL
Ottis Anderson and me: A fan’s quest for the that means of the Corridor of Fame (ESPN) – “I try not to feel slighted when the MVP of Super Bowl XXV doesn’t hug me on a chilly December afternoon at MetLife Stadium, but it isn’t easy. Ottis “O.J.” Anderson, you see, is not stingy with hugs: former teammates, stadium buffet station chefs, New York Giants executives, fans too young to have seen him play, fans old enough to never forget seeing him play — if there’s reasonable justification, the 69-year-old Anderson will wrap his still oak-tree-strong arms around you.”
Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension (Delight of Detroit) – “Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million in guarantees. Be aware that initial numbers are often inflated. Regardless, this contract now makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.”
Jonathan Taylor made the Colts pay (Stampede Blue) – “The NFL is a copycat league. When one team finds success with a certain style or play, you can bet other teams will follow suit. The same goes for players. See success, chase that same success. Bijan Robinson just became the highest-paid running back in the league. Jonathan Taylor was well aware of that new deal and made the Indianapolis Colts pay. Taylor signed a two-year extension worth up to $47 million and includes $39 million guaranteed, per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport on Thursday morning.”
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