http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:44:33 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:49:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 CLEVELAND — Dillon Gabriel threw three touchdown passes — two to Luke Floriea — and Taylen Green directed a 98-yard touchdown drive to help the Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 37-13 on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Cleveland’s Easton Mascarenas-Arnold intercepts a pass against New England during the first half Thursday. New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as Cleveland Browns defensive back D'Angelo Ross (20) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) celebrates with Raheim Sanders (35) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green runs for a gain against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:54:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077 BEREA, Ohio — Not many thought Deshaun Watson had a chance of reclaiming the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns over the past 22 months. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks at a press conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Buffalo Bills defensive lineman DeWayne Carter (90) tips a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Aug. 22 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:54:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 First things first, let us understate the obvious: neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders is an especially inspiring choice at quarterback. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) enter the field to warm up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082 BEREA, Ohio — Fights or scuffles during NFL training camps are widely discouraged and rarely benefit anyone. Cleveland Browns' Spencer Fano shouts during an NFL football training camp Aug. 1 in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Spencer Fano (55) and defensive end Jared Verse (8) participate during the team's NFL football training camp, Aug. 10, in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) carries as cornerback Tre Avery (11) defends during the team's NFL football training camp, Aug. 10 in Berea, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:30:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123 CLEVELAND — Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 4.