Cleveland Browns news: QB bad. LB good. All in a day’s rankings
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BEREA, OHIO - MAY 27: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up during the Cleveland Browns OTA Offseason Workouts at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty ImagesDawgs By Nature- QB analytics rankings: Browns Shedeur Sanders data mostly goes in one direction (Jared Mueller) - The Cleveland Browns are once again seeking an answer at the quarterback position, with veteran Deshaun Watson trying to recapture the magic of his previous stint with the Houston Texans and second-year pro Shedeur Sanders trying to overcome a poor rookie season and his fifth-round pick pedigree. For Sanders, outside of the style versus substance conversation from former teammate Joe Flacco, the 2026 season could set his career path in one of two directions."
- Most disappointing Browns free agent signings of the last 10 years (Abby Mueller) - There are a lot of disappointing moves made in the last 10 years of free agency for the Cleveland Browns. These three, however, stick out as among the worst."
- This Browns' seven-year streak with ESPN comes to an end (Barry Shuck) - For the first time since 2020, the Cleveland Browns do not have a player on ESPN's annual list of the Top 10 interior offensive linemen."
- Browns free agent starter medically cleared, ready to sign with a team for training camp (Jared Mueller) - The Cleveland Browns remade offensive line group has seen an impressive amount of overhaul since the end of the 2025 season. On Wednesday, news broke that one of their free agents is now healthy enough to sign with a team."
- Browns LB Carson Schwesinger already near top of NFL, compared to Hall of Famer (Jared Mueller) - According to ESPN's survey of coaches, scouts, and executives, not only is Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger the third-best off-ball linebacker in the NFL, but he draws comparisons to a recently elected Hall of Famer."
Good to see a free agent who could be a key piece of the defensive line not sitting around waiting for training camp to start.
Cleveland Browns- Akron grad Travis Switzer turns love' of football into Browns OC job (Beacon Journal) - Travis Switzer knew whatever he did when he was an adult, it was going to involve football. When his playing days at the University of Akron ended, Switzer's desire to remain in football didn't diminish. That led him to coaching, which has led him back to Northeast Ohio as the offensive coordinator for the Browns."
- What is the state of the Browns' offensive line? 15 questions for '26 (cleveland.com) - The Browns' quarterback competition isn't the only big offensive battle carrying into training camp in two weeks. One of the biggest mysteries facing the team entering the 2026 season is what exactly the offensive line will look like."
- Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver Analysis (89 with Steve Smith and James Palmer Podcast) - NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. and NFL Insider James Palmer kick off their highly anticipated division-by-division series in the AFC North, putting the Cleveland Browns pass-catchers under the microscope. They dive into Jerry Jeudy's high-stakes contract situation with zero guaranteed money left after this year, and share exclusive insider notes on Isaiah Bond's explosive physical progress after finally getting a complete, uninterrupted NFL offseason."
- Alvin Kamara to return to Saints for a 10th season after reportedly agreeing to new deal (nola.com) - Running back Alvin Kamara will play for the New Orleans Saints in 2026 on a reworked contract, his agent confirmed to NFL Network on Wednesday. Details of Kamara's restructured contract weren't immediately known."
- Deadline passes for George Pickens to receive long-term deal in 2026 (dallascowboys.com) - The deadline has now passed for franchise-tagged WR George Pickens to sign a multi-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys in 2026. Pickens, who signed his non-exclusive franchise tag in late April, is now locked into a one-year, $27.3 million fully guaranteed deal for his second season with the Cowboys."
- Will Cardinals' deceptive offense produce magic? (ESPN) - Mike LaFleur is a football coach, not a magician, but his offense in his first year as the Arizona Cardinals' head coach will be based on a primary tenant of magic. Illusion."