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Here are the list of players who did not play yesterday:
CB Tyson Campbell
RB Quinshon Judkins
TE Joe Royer
WR Cedric Tillman
CB D'Angelo Ross
CB Myles Bryant
FB Michael Burton
LB Carson Schwesinger
C Parker Brailsford
DE Tyreek Sapp
DT Travis Bell
TE Dea'Quan Wright
DE Alex Wright
DT Sam Kamara
DT Kalia Davis
DT Maliek Collins
Now to the snap counts:
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Quick Takeaways
It isn't often I watch post game press conferences, but as someone that is financially invested in the Browns week one starting quarterback betting market I wanted to hear what Monken would say. After talking before the game about naming a starter early next week, this was met with a u-turn after the game.
Watson then had his interview where he went to war with the fanbase, it felt like someone who had just found out or accepted the fact they weren't going to be the starting quarterback. It feels like Sanders should now get the starting job else it might be the Head Coach getting booed alongside Watson because fans are not going to be happy if he is out there again. Roll on 200 days time when Deshaun Watson will be cut and it is all over.
Austin Barber might have thrown his hat in the ring for being their right guard. I would expect Teven Jenkins to still start but if he goes down, my current guess at next man up would be Barber.
Michael Cotes playing on the boundary after focusing on the slot last week is a really positive development for the Cleveland Browns. When you have limited position depth, having versatility is key.
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2026 Cleveland Browns Roster Prediction
As the offseason goes along I will update my prediction for what the roster will look like come week one.
June: Offensive Prediction - Defensive Prediction - Practice Squad
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Snap Counts & Quick Takeaways
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The guardrails examine how Andrew Berry has operated in the past and then project this forward into the next draft class. While he could draft an older player or someone less athletic than they have ever done before, it is a solid starting point for players he is most likely to target.
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VIP Bonus Articles
Some VIP articles just don't fit in any of the above categories so I will link them here:
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Some free read articles just don't fit in any of the above categories so I will link them here:
When Will Deshaun Watson Leave Cleveland - Practice Squad Rules & Cost - Browns Starters From 2016 to 2025 - Dummy Years, Watson & Who Else - How Dead Cap Helps, Not Hinders The Browns - What Has Caused The Browns Improved Drafting - What Does Logan Fano's Guarantees Mean - What The Renegotiated Dawand Jones Contract Means - JOK Insurance & Financial Impact - Financials After Trading Myles Garrett - Browns Can Trade Denzel Ward, But They Shouldn't - How Much Cash Can The Cleveland Browns Spending In 2026 & 2027 - Way Too Early 2027 Browns Roster Prediction - Realistic Deshaun Watson Extension - Revisited: Rookie Year Expectations For The 2025 Draft Picks - Rookie Year Expectations For 2026 Draft Picks (Day One, Day Two & Day Three) - Players Battling To Make the 2026 Roster (Offensive & Defensive) - Salary Cap Update Post Rookies Signing & Garrett Trade - Cleveland Browns Cash Spending Continues To Fall - Five Biggest Weaknesses Heading Into 2026 Season (1 Quarterback, 2 Offensive Line & 3 Young Roster, 4 Coverage Unit & #5 Lack Of Depth) - Deshaun Watson Insurance: What We Know & What We Don't Know - 2027 Free Agents, Who Is Playing For Their Jobs & Future - Browns 2027 Cut Candidates - Proven Performance Escalator: Browns Players Getting A Raise - When, Not If, The Browns Restructure Denzel Ward Contract - Understanding The Browns Spending Philosophy & Why It Is Sustainable - Salary Cap: What Matters, What Doesn't Really Matter - PUP Lists & Failed Physical Designation - Cleveland Browns What If..? (#1 They Lose The Final Two Games Of The 2025 Season, #2 The NFL Correctly Calls The Kansas City 2020 Playoff Game, #3 They Hire Sean McDermott Over Hue Jackson, #4 They Don't Trade For Deshaun Watson & #5 They Go Full John Dorsey) - Browns Only Gave Denzel Ward A Minor Raise, Now Official Numbers Released - Browns Week One Quarterback Odds Don't Match Training Narratives - Grant Delpit Contract Details Confirmed, Less Than Initially Reported - Browns 2026 Storyline Heading Into 2027 (Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Offensive Line) - 11th March 2027, The Day Watson Gets Cut