The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Saturday Dawg Chow.
The latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL in today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow:
Dawgs By Nature:
- RB Coach Stump Mitchell talks being let go, his college/NFL career and so much more (Barry Shuck) – Dawgs By Nature caught up with former Cleveland Browns running back coach Stump Mitchell to discuss how he found out he had been drafted into the NFL, Nick Chubb’s knee injury, and why he was let go by Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.
- Browns float funding plan for domed stadium complex (Thomas Moore) – The Cleveland Browns’ slow commute from downtown Cleveland to the suburb of Brook Park moved forward on Thursday as the team announced its proposal for funding the estimated $2.4 billion project, which includes a domed stadium and mixed-use development.
- Browns announce 5 coaching hires, including 2 for 1 job, and 3 job changes for 2025 season (Jared Mueller) – Kyle Hoke, Ben Wilkerson, and Sanders Davis among new additions, changes to Browns coaching staff.
- Another Myles Garrett trade proposal misses the mark but presents an interesting Browns NFL draft idea (Jared Mueller) – At this point, it seems more likely that DE Myles Garrett will continue to be a member of the Cleveland Browns in 2025 than any other team. That doesn’t mean Garrett won’t be traded, that rumors won’t swirl and many, including us yesterday with a Chicago Bears option, won’t project potential Browns trades. The outcome just seems like a reunion is most likely.
Cleveland Browns/NFL:
- Myles Garrett’s public trade request is leaving Browns fans conflicted (cleveland.com) – When Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett went public with his trade request on Feb. 3, the reaction from fans was largely supportive. After all, this fanbase is itself frustrated with the team at the moment.
- Joe Thomas knows what Myles Garrett is going through, understands trade request (Browns Zone) – If anyone can understand Myles Garrett’s situation, it’s Joe Thomas.
- Browns announce new coaching hires, staff role changes, including TE coach Christian Jones (Beacon Journal) – The Browns announced a lengthy list of assistant coaching hires and coaching role changes, many of which had been previously reported on Friday.
- On the defense: Travis Hunter to work out as DB at combine (Reuters) – Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who starred at Colorado at both cornerback and wide receiver, will work out with the defensive backs at the NFL Scouting Combine, which begins later this month.
- Eagles offseason obstacles coming into focus after Super Bowl win (ESPN) – On Sunday night in New Orleans, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was a man fully immersed in the moment. The obstacles in front of the Eagles this offseason, then, are not just suddenly coming into focus.
- NFL rookie grades: Ranking each 2024 draft class, from Nos. 1 to 32 (NFL.com) – With the 2024 NFL campaign fully in the rearview, it’s officially draft season! Yep, mock madness is upon us. But before we completely shift focus to the next class of rookies, let’s close the book on this past year’s crop.