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:
- Myles Garrett not worried about fans, shares common goal (Jared Mueller) – Speaking to the Cleveland media for the first time since his trade demand and contract extension, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was asked multiple times about how the fans reacted to his request. Each time, the former Defensive Player of the Year minimized any concern about what the fans are feeling.
- Myles Garrett: Browns looking for a QB they can have ‘faith in’ (Thomas Moore) – Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett met with the media on Friday for the first time since signing the extension. While he was not exactly forthcoming about how the last few weeks played out, he did reveal something that may be interesting when asked about the team’s quarterback situation.
- Deep dive into Russell Wilson decision between Browns, Giants (Damon Wolfe) – The Cleveland Browns haven’t been big players in the free agent market but they have made a few strategic moves. Five days in, however, the biggest need continues to be quarterback despite the surprise trade for Kenny Pickett.
- Falcons prepared to squeeze the Browns for Kirk Cousins? (Barry Shuck) – The Cleveland Browns quarterback situation is a mess. Everyone knows this. But things are beginning to sort themselves out, and clarity will begin to reveal itself very shortly. It will. It has to.
- Browns free agent QB reportedly finds a new home (Thomas Moore) – The Bailey Zappe era with the Cleveland Browns has apparently come to a close.
- Former Browns DT Dalvin Tomlinson finds quick work, big contract (Barry Shuck) – On Wednesday night, former defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals worth $29 million with $16 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Earlier that same day, Tomlinson had been released from the Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland Browns:
- Browns avoid rebuild with Myles Garrett contract extension. Is it right decision? (Beacon Journal) – With tiny toy dinosaurs decorating the dais at Browns headquarters, six-time Pro Bowl defensive end and paleontology enthusiast Myles Garrett spoke Friday about signing the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history.
- Browns and Myles Garrett have to work together to make sure their relationship doesn’t fracture again (cleveland.com) – The Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett made peace this week and the whole saga ended in a press conference on Friday that featured tiny dinosaurs and Garrett-themed cupcakes.
- Of course it’s about money for Myles Garrett, but it’s also good for the Browns (Terry Pluto) – No matter how Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said it wasn’t about money … it almost always is about money in these situations.
- Browns have Kenny Pickett … and lots of questions at QB (Browns Zone) – The Seattle Seahawks secured Sam Darnold. The New York Jets landed Justin Fields. The Indianapolis Colts corralled Daniel Jones. The Cleveland Browns traded for Kenny Pickett. The collective sigh, or worse, from fans was audible.
NFL:
- Sources: Bengals making progress on Chase, Higgins deals (ESPN) – Two of the Cincinnati Bengals’ biggest stars could be landing new deals soon. The team’s front office is actively working to get wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signed to contract extensions as quickly as possible, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday afternoon. Progress on the deals for Chase, who is entering the final season of his contract, and Higgins, who received the franchise tag for the second straight year, has been made in recent days on long-term extensions.
- For better or worse, the Seahawks’ post-Carroll makeover is nearly complete (The Ringer) – Geno Smith and DK Metcalf are out. Sam Darnold is in. Will these shocking moves pay off for the Seattle Seahawks? Only if John Schneider and Mike Macdonald can fix the rest of the offense quickly.
- Daniel Jones eager to compete with Anthony Richardson for starting QB job in Indianapolis (NFL.com) – Daniel Jones has experienced plenty of highs and lows over his last few NFL seasons. He’s hoping the next checkpoint is a bright spot. In the last six months, Jones has been released by the New York Giants, added to the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad and signed with the Indianapolis Colts, where he expects to receive a legitimate chance to earn a starting job.