The Denver Broncos resumed their busy offseason on Saturday by agreeing to trade wideout Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns. Reportedly, the Browns gave up a fifth-rounder and a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft to get Jeudy.

Jeudy is just one of several veteran players that the Broncos moved on from this week. They informed quarterback Russell Wilson that he will be released after the new league year starts while also moving on from All-Pro safety Justin Simmons and tight end Chris Manhertz.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Broncos cleared around $50 million in salary cap space with their recent moves.

Jerry Jeudy entered the league as the Broncos’ 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. After starting his pro career slower than expected, Jeudy had a promising season in 2022, when he made 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns. However, he failed to build on it in 2023, finishing the campaign with 54 receptions for 758 yards and only two TDs.

Jeudy is still considered a player with a high upside, which is probably why the Browns jumped on the opportunity to acquire him. He is expected to challenge for the role of No. 2 wideout in Cleveland behind Pro Bowler Amari Cooper.

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The Cleveland Browns star Amari Cooper is set to return from injury against the Houston Texans in his team’s wild-card round clash on Saturday. The wide receiver sat out the last two games as he recovered from a heel injury.

“It’s getting better every day,” Cooper confirmed on Wednesday. “I’m running around now. Just a typical injury that you have to work through.” He added that he could have played in Sunday’s 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, however, the Browns opted to rest most of their starters since they had already clinched the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Named to his fifth Pro Bowl of his career as well as his first since being traded to the Browns in 2022, Cooper has enjoyed a strong season, making 72 receptions and a career-high 1,250 receiving yards. On December 24, he set a Browns’ record of 265 receiving yards as his team beat the Houston Texans 36-22. He also scored two touchdowns.

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The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets 37-20 on Thursday night to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2020. This is only the struggling franchise’s third playoff appearance since 1999.

“Pretty special night for this organization,” Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski exclaimed following the team’s victory. “Pretty special night for the fans out there.” Quarterback Joe Flacco emerged as the Browns’ key player on the night, passing for 296 yards in the first half—the most in any half of his career. The quarterback threw three touchdown passes in the first half.

Flacco has thrown over 300 yards in every win in Cleveland’s four-game winning streak. The 38-year-old has come a long way since going unsigned during the offseason following three seasons with the Jets. Ultimately, Cleveland decided to add Flacco to their practice squad on November 20 after starting quarterback Deshaun Watson following a season-ending injury.

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Wideout Amari Cooper is coming through for the Cleveland Browns when it matters the most. In Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, Cooper made 11 catches for 265 receiving yards and two touchdowns to help his team to a 36-22 win while also entering his name in the franchise’s history books.

Cooper’s 265 receiving yards are the most ever by a Browns player in a single game. The previous record was held by Josh Gordon, who had 261 yards in 2013 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On top of that, Cooper became the first player in franchise history to record back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. The 29-year-old player finished the 2022 campaign with 1,160 receiving yards and already reached 1,250 yards in 2023.

“Yeah, I mean every time I step on the field, I try to put forth my best effort, I do truly feel like I’m unguardable,” Cooper told NFL Network after the Texans game. “You know it’s all about opportunities, and I had a lot of opportunities today, so I was able to take advantage of them.”

Cooper also made sure to give a shout-out to Browns’ quarterback Joe Flacco for finding him on the field.

“To be completely candid, I would attribute most of it to Joe,” he added. “He has an incredible feel for the game.”

The Browns improved to a 10-5 record after the win over the Texans. They are almost certain to make the playoffs while remaining in the race for the AFC North title.

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After a vintage performance in a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco secured the starting job with the Cleveland Browns for the remainder of the season. But it turns out that there was a possibility that Flacco wouldn’t play this season and possibly retire.

ESPN’s analyst Ryan Clark revealed during his appearance on Get Up that Flacco actually interviewed for a spot on Inside the NFL show. According to Clark, who serves as one of Inside the NFL hosts, the veteran quarterback wasn’t offered the gig.

“I’m glad we didn’t take him,” Clark added.

Flacco himself previously said that he didn’t believe he would get a chance to play in the NFL again. After starting four games with the New York Jets last season, the 38-year-old spent the entire summer and more than half of the season without a team. Only after the Browns lost their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, to a season-ending injury in late November did Flacco receive a call to join the team’s practice squad.

The chances of Flacco playing were still slim as the Browns were committed to having rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as Watson’s replacement. But Thompson-Robinson ended up suffering a concussion ahead of the Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams, opening the door for Flacco to take over.

While he delivered a shaky performance against the Rams, Flacco showed why he has a Super Bowl MVP award on his resume against the Jags. He completed 26 of 45 passes while throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns.

Flacco’s performance in the Jaguars game was enough for the Browns’ head coach, Kevin Stefanski, to make him the starter until the remainder of the season.

“Joe’s been in big games,” Stefanski said on Sunday. “So, feel comfortable with him leading the football team.”

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The Cleveland Browns right tackle Dawand Jones will be sidelined for the rest of the season after he undergoes a season-ending surgery on his knee, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Monday. The rookie injured his knee during a practice session last Tuesday.

“I’ve seen Dawand make great strides on and off the field,” Stefanski commented. “I thought he got better as the season went on. Disappointed for him. He played well in a lot of these games.” A fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, Jones has been the Browns’ starting right tackle since Week 2, making his absence a significant blow for the team.

James Hudson III is expected to play in Jones’ stead. Hudson replaced the rookie right tackle during the Browns’ 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Cleveland is also struggling at left tackle, with regular starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on injured reserve due to a knee setback.

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The Cleveland Browns will have a new starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. This time, it will be veteran Joe Flacco who will get the nod under center.

Flacco steps in for rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was ruled out for the Rams’ game due to a concussion.

Flacco joined the Browns’ practice squad last week to provide depth in the QB position after starter Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury. However, with Thompson-Robinson unavailable and the Browns not being confident with backup PJ Walker, the 38-year will get into action sooner than expected.

If they beat the Rams with Flacco as their signal-caller, the Browns would become just the sixth team to win games with four different starting quarterbacks in a single season. The last team that managed to do this was the 2017 Houston Texans.

Joe Flacco spent the majority of his pro career with the Baltimore Ravens, where he helped the franchise win a Super Bowl XLVII while earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Flacco left the Ravens after the 2018 season and embarked on stints with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. His last game action came last season when he played in five games (four starts) with the Jets.

Flacco has a 99–81 record as a starter and has thrown for 42,320 yards, 232 touchdowns, and 147 interceptions since entering the league in 2008.

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The Cleveland Browns just can’t get rid of the injury bug. Browns’ star defensive end Myles Garrett suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s 29-17 loss to the Denver Broncos and was unable to finish the game.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Garrett said that he felt something “pop” in his shoulder. He is slated for an MRI test but is positive about being able to play.

“I’ve played through things that should have sidelined me before,” Garrett said. “I’m gonna continue to fight and gonna do what’s best for the team and for myself. We have high hopes for this season and what we’re gonna do. Nothing like this is gonna hold us back or me back.”

Garrett is currently considered a front-runner for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Through 11 games, he has 13.0 sacks, 23 QB hits, four forced fumbles and 32 tackles.

The Browns managed to survive several injuries to their key players in 2023, including losing star running back Nick Chubb and starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. A major reason for that was their exceptional defense led by Garrett. Losing him would be a devastating blow and would likely diminish their chances of making the playoffs.

The Browns were on a three-game winning streak before losing to the Broncos. They are currently sitting in third place in the AFC North with a 7-4 record.

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The Cleveland Browns are adding depth to their QB room in the aftermath of starter Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury. According to multiple reports, the Browns agreed to a deal with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Flacco will initially land on the Browns’ practice squad but is expected to be promoted to the active roster in the near future.

Flacco last played in 2022, when he appeared in five games with the New York Jets and made four starts. The 38-year-old completed 57.6 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,051 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions last season.

With Watson out, the Browns, who are in the midst of a playoff race in a crowded AFC North, were left with rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson and veteran P.J. Walker as their only options at quarterback. 

Thompson-Robinson delivered a solid performance in a 13-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday but is yet to throw a single touchdown pass after two starts. Walker, on the other hand, is completing less than 50% of his passes and has one touchdown as opposed to five picks in 2023.

Joe Flacco will give the Browns a dependable veteran option in case Thompson-Robinson and Walker continue to struggle. Flacco has a 99–81 record in the NFL as a starter, alongside 42,320 passing yards and 232 TDs. He was named Super Bowl MVP after helping the Baltimore Ravens with the Super Bowl XLVII in the 2012 NFL season.

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Deshaun Watson’s NFL season has come to a premature end after he suffered a shoulder fracture. The surgery that he will undergo on his throwing shoulder will require him to remain out of action for the rest of the season.

“It’s very tough,” Watson emotionally said. “Hurt about it. I’m still in disbelief. I’m still trying to process all the information. I felt like we were turning a corner to really make a run and still believe we still will with the guys in this locker room. I just wanted to physically be a part of it. … It’s tough to try to wrap everything around my head right now.”

The Browns’ star quarterback injured his shoulder during the first half of the 31-33 win over the Baltimore Ravens, however, he opted to play through it. On Monday, an MRI revealed that Watson incurred a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder. During the Ravens game, Watson produced a stellar performance, completing all 14 of his attempted passes.

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The Denver Broncos resumed their busy offseason on Saturday by agreeing to trade wideout Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns. Reportedly, the Browns gave up a fifth-rounder and a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft to get Jeudy.

Jeudy is just one of several veteran players that the Broncos moved on from this week. They informed quarterback Russell Wilson that he will be released after the new league year starts while also moving on from All-Pro safety Justin Simmons and tight end Chris Manhertz.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Broncos cleared around $50 million in salary cap space with their recent moves.

Jerry Jeudy entered the league as the Broncos’ 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. After starting his pro career slower than expected, Jeudy had a promising season in 2022, when he made 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns. However, he failed to build on it in 2023, finishing the campaign with 54 receptions for 758 yards and only two TDs.

Jeudy is still considered a player with a high upside, which is probably why the Browns jumped on the opportunity to acquire him. He is expected to challenge for the role of No. 2 wideout in Cleveland behind Pro Bowler Amari Cooper.

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The Cleveland Browns star Amari Cooper is set to return from injury against the Houston Texans in his team’s wild-card round clash on Saturday. The wide receiver sat out the last two games as he recovered from a heel injury.

“It’s getting better every day,” Cooper confirmed on Wednesday. “I’m running around now. Just a typical injury that you have to work through.” He added that he could have played in Sunday’s 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, however, the Browns opted to rest most of their starters since they had already clinched the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Named to his fifth Pro Bowl of his career as well as his first since being traded to the Browns in 2022, Cooper has enjoyed a strong season, making 72 receptions and a career-high 1,250 receiving yards. On December 24, he set a Browns’ record of 265 receiving yards as his team beat the Houston Texans 36-22. He also scored two touchdowns.

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The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets 37-20 on Thursday night to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2020. This is only the struggling franchise’s third playoff appearance since 1999.

“Pretty special night for this organization,” Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski exclaimed following the team’s victory. “Pretty special night for the fans out there.” Quarterback Joe Flacco emerged as the Browns’ key player on the night, passing for 296 yards in the first half—the most in any half of his career. The quarterback threw three touchdown passes in the first half.

Flacco has thrown over 300 yards in every win in Cleveland’s four-game winning streak. The 38-year-old has come a long way since going unsigned during the offseason following three seasons with the Jets. Ultimately, Cleveland decided to add Flacco to their practice squad on November 20 after starting quarterback Deshaun Watson following a season-ending injury.

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Wideout Amari Cooper is coming through for the Cleveland Browns when it matters the most. In Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, Cooper made 11 catches for 265 receiving yards and two touchdowns to help his team to a 36-22 win while also entering his name in the franchise’s history books.

Cooper’s 265 receiving yards are the most ever by a Browns player in a single game. The previous record was held by Josh Gordon, who had 261 yards in 2013 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On top of that, Cooper became the first player in franchise history to record back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. The 29-year-old player finished the 2022 campaign with 1,160 receiving yards and already reached 1,250 yards in 2023.

“Yeah, I mean every time I step on the field, I try to put forth my best effort, I do truly feel like I’m unguardable,” Cooper told NFL Network after the Texans game. “You know it’s all about opportunities, and I had a lot of opportunities today, so I was able to take advantage of them.”

Cooper also made sure to give a shout-out to Browns’ quarterback Joe Flacco for finding him on the field.

“To be completely candid, I would attribute most of it to Joe,” he added. “He has an incredible feel for the game.”

The Browns improved to a 10-5 record after the win over the Texans. They are almost certain to make the playoffs while remaining in the race for the AFC North title.

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After a vintage performance in a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco secured the starting job with the Cleveland Browns for the remainder of the season. But it turns out that there was a possibility that Flacco wouldn’t play this season and possibly retire.

ESPN’s analyst Ryan Clark revealed during his appearance on Get Up that Flacco actually interviewed for a spot on Inside the NFL show. According to Clark, who serves as one of Inside the NFL hosts, the veteran quarterback wasn’t offered the gig.

“I’m glad we didn’t take him,” Clark added.

Flacco himself previously said that he didn’t believe he would get a chance to play in the NFL again. After starting four games with the New York Jets last season, the 38-year-old spent the entire summer and more than half of the season without a team. Only after the Browns lost their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, to a season-ending injury in late November did Flacco receive a call to join the team’s practice squad.

The chances of Flacco playing were still slim as the Browns were committed to having rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as Watson’s replacement. But Thompson-Robinson ended up suffering a concussion ahead of the Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams, opening the door for Flacco to take over.

While he delivered a shaky performance against the Rams, Flacco showed why he has a Super Bowl MVP award on his resume against the Jags. He completed 26 of 45 passes while throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns.

Flacco’s performance in the Jaguars game was enough for the Browns’ head coach, Kevin Stefanski, to make him the starter until the remainder of the season.

“Joe’s been in big games,” Stefanski said on Sunday. “So, feel comfortable with him leading the football team.”

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The Cleveland Browns right tackle Dawand Jones will be sidelined for the rest of the season after he undergoes a season-ending surgery on his knee, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Monday. The rookie injured his knee during a practice session last Tuesday.

“I’ve seen Dawand make great strides on and off the field,” Stefanski commented. “I thought he got better as the season went on. Disappointed for him. He played well in a lot of these games.” A fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, Jones has been the Browns’ starting right tackle since Week 2, making his absence a significant blow for the team.

James Hudson III is expected to play in Jones’ stead. Hudson replaced the rookie right tackle during the Browns’ 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Cleveland is also struggling at left tackle, with regular starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on injured reserve due to a knee setback.

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The Cleveland Browns will have a new starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. This time, it will be veteran Joe Flacco who will get the nod under center.

Flacco steps in for rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was ruled out for the Rams’ game due to a concussion.

Flacco joined the Browns’ practice squad last week to provide depth in the QB position after starter Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury. However, with Thompson-Robinson unavailable and the Browns not being confident with backup PJ Walker, the 38-year will get into action sooner than expected.

If they beat the Rams with Flacco as their signal-caller, the Browns would become just the sixth team to win games with four different starting quarterbacks in a single season. The last team that managed to do this was the 2017 Houston Texans.

Joe Flacco spent the majority of his pro career with the Baltimore Ravens, where he helped the franchise win a Super Bowl XLVII while earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Flacco left the Ravens after the 2018 season and embarked on stints with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. His last game action came last season when he played in five games (four starts) with the Jets.

Flacco has a 99–81 record as a starter and has thrown for 42,320 yards, 232 touchdowns, and 147 interceptions since entering the league in 2008.

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The Cleveland Browns just can’t get rid of the injury bug. Browns’ star defensive end Myles Garrett suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s 29-17 loss to the Denver Broncos and was unable to finish the game.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Garrett said that he felt something “pop” in his shoulder. He is slated for an MRI test but is positive about being able to play.

“I’ve played through things that should have sidelined me before,” Garrett said. “I’m gonna continue to fight and gonna do what’s best for the team and for myself. We have high hopes for this season and what we’re gonna do. Nothing like this is gonna hold us back or me back.”

Garrett is currently considered a front-runner for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Through 11 games, he has 13.0 sacks, 23 QB hits, four forced fumbles and 32 tackles.

The Browns managed to survive several injuries to their key players in 2023, including losing star running back Nick Chubb and starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. A major reason for that was their exceptional defense led by Garrett. Losing him would be a devastating blow and would likely diminish their chances of making the playoffs.

The Browns were on a three-game winning streak before losing to the Broncos. They are currently sitting in third place in the AFC North with a 7-4 record.

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The Cleveland Browns are adding depth to their QB room in the aftermath of starter Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury. According to multiple reports, the Browns agreed to a deal with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Flacco will initially land on the Browns’ practice squad but is expected to be promoted to the active roster in the near future.

Flacco last played in 2022, when he appeared in five games with the New York Jets and made four starts. The 38-year-old completed 57.6 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,051 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions last season.

With Watson out, the Browns, who are in the midst of a playoff race in a crowded AFC North, were left with rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson and veteran P.J. Walker as their only options at quarterback. 

Thompson-Robinson delivered a solid performance in a 13-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday but is yet to throw a single touchdown pass after two starts. Walker, on the other hand, is completing less than 50% of his passes and has one touchdown as opposed to five picks in 2023.

Joe Flacco will give the Browns a dependable veteran option in case Thompson-Robinson and Walker continue to struggle. Flacco has a 99–81 record in the NFL as a starter, alongside 42,320 passing yards and 232 TDs. He was named Super Bowl MVP after helping the Baltimore Ravens with the Super Bowl XLVII in the 2012 NFL season.

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Deshaun Watson’s NFL season has come to a premature end after he suffered a shoulder fracture. The surgery that he will undergo on his throwing shoulder will require him to remain out of action for the rest of the season.

“It’s very tough,” Watson emotionally said. “Hurt about it. I’m still in disbelief. I’m still trying to process all the information. I felt like we were turning a corner to really make a run and still believe we still will with the guys in this locker room. I just wanted to physically be a part of it. … It’s tough to try to wrap everything around my head right now.”

The Browns’ star quarterback injured his shoulder during the first half of the 31-33 win over the Baltimore Ravens, however, he opted to play through it. On Monday, an MRI revealed that Watson incurred a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder. During the Ravens game, Watson produced a stellar performance, completing all 14 of his attempted passes.

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