Week 4 marked the first regular season action for Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, as the rookie saw the start in place of the injured Deshaun Watson. The former’s performance led to questions about Cleveland’s decision to trade away veteran passer Josh Dobbs, one the organization is satisfied with. The Cardinals traded for Dobbs in late August, putting him in … [Read more...] about Browns GM Andrew Berry Addresses Josh Dobbs Trade
Week 5 Injured Reserve Return Tracker
After a 2022 rule change, teams can activate up to eight players from injured reserve. That has reintroduced some strategy into how franchises proceed with their activations, and teams will again need to be cognizant of their activation counts in 2023. The NFL had reintroduced IR-return options in the 2010s, after a period in which an IR move meant a player’s season was over. … [Read more...] about Week 5 Injured Reserve Return Tracker
QB Notes: Watson, Pickett, Herbert, Cards
After a Week 3 bounce-back effort, Deshaun Watson sat out Week 4 due to a shoulder injury. The Browns endured a 28-3 loss. While Kevin Stefanski said the team is on the same page with its high-priced quarterback medically, the fourth-year HC added (via cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot) Watson was cleared to play against the Ravens. “He knows is body, he’s played through serious … [Read more...] about QB Notes: Watson, Pickett, Herbert, Cards
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/30/23
Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves ahead of tomorrow’s slate of Week 4 games: Arizona Cardinals Elevated: RB Corey Clement, DL Eric Banks Atlanta Falcons Elevated: DL Timmy Horne Baltimore Ravens Elevated: RB Melvin Gordon, WR Laquon Treadwell Carolina Panthers Elevated: CB Dicaprio Bootle, S Matthias Farley Chicago Bears Elevated: DB A.J. … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/30/23
Browns RB Nick Chubb Undergoes First Knee Surgery; 2024 Return In Play
Nick Chubb‘s long road to recovery began earlier this week, undergoing surgery to address, among other things, the MCL tear he suffered in Week 2. The team announced on Saturday that his procedure – performed the day prior – was a success. The Friday operation was scheduled in the wake of Chubb being learned to have suffered a torn MCL, but not a full ACL tear as a result of … [Read more...] about Browns RB Nick Chubb Undergoes First Knee Surgery; 2024 Return In Play