Browns rely on young backups as O line adapts
Browns coach Bill Callahan says Jedrick Wills Jr and Jack Conklin anchor a developing group behind them James Hudson III Danand Jones and Tyrone Wheatley Jr with Chris Hubbard departed The plan is to have this youth movement ready for the Sept 10 season opener Hudson has shown growth and versatility while Jones and Wheatley compete for the 53 man roster amid camp injuries and evaluations The organization emphasizes durability depth and rapid development of the new guards and tackles
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Jedrick Wills Jr
Jack Conklin
James Hudson III
Danand Jones
Tyrone Wheatley Jr
Chris Hubbard
Titans
Bill Callahan
Hudson
Jones
Callahan
University of Cincinnati
Wills
Conklin
Hubbard
Ohio State
Kent State
Wheatley
Tyrone Wheatley
Cleveland
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Kevin Stefanski
Alex van Pelt
The
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Stefanski
Scott Peters
Jonathan Decoster
Peters
Decoster
Michigan
Stony Brook
Browns linebackers bond through rehab and leadership
Walker and Takitaki describe rebuilding together after injuries and sharing a strict routine. They bonded during offseason rehab in Cleveland, learn from each other, and aim to be ready for the opener vs the Bengals. Both are veteran leaders in the Browns defense and ready to contribute.
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Cleveland
Takitaki
Takizaki
Anthony
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Kevin Stefanski
Browns plagued by injuries prompt locker room debate
In a blunt take, injury chaos is blamed less on players and more on camp intensity and the Browns’ approach. Sport science and longer acclimation are cited as safeguards. questions linger on Schwartz’s roster fate, Newsome II’s groin, and Kunaszyk’s potential role if Walker or Takitaki miss time.
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Marquise Goodwin
Michael Woods II
Achilles
Kevin Stefanski
Stefanski
Greg Newsome II
Newsome
Jordan Kunaszyk
John Palazzo
Kunaszyk
Anthony Walker Jr
Lione Takitaki
Walker
Takitaki
Browns Eye Darden and Harris Amid Camp Talk
In Browns camp report Darden misses time with a leg injury while Grant returns, prompting questions on a backup plan for receiver. Harris visit noted but not signed, with Schwartz’s 4 3 scheme and inside rush potential discussed. Undrafted standouts Hall Hickman Diabate show mixed results as depth charts shift with Ford and Wright sidelined.
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Jakeem Grant Sr
Grant
Shelby Harris
Jim Schwartz
Kevin
Schwartz
Harris
Ronnie Hickman
Hassan Hall
DE Lonnie Phelps
Tanner McCalister
Mohamoud Diabate
Thomas Greaney
Jeremiah Martin
Caleb Biggers
Charlie Thomas III
Hickman
D’anthony Bell
Bubba Bolden
Diabate
Jets
Thomas
Phelps
Martin
Alex Wright
Isaiah Thomas
Greaney and Biggers
Browns lose Wright and Thomas to knee surgeries
Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright and rookie Isaiah Thomas will miss several weeks after arthroscopic knee surgeries performed by Dr. James Woos. Wright, a 2023 third round pick from UAB, started 17 games as a rookie. Thomas, a 2023 seventh round pick from Oklahoma, played 10 games off the bench. Both are expected to return early in the season ahead of the Sept. 1 opener against Cincinnati at Browns Stadium.
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Charles Wiley
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