What do we know about the Cleveland Browns after training camp? A lot of excitement about the young roster, some winners and losers, Quinshon Judkins is back healthy, and… well, that may be it. The Browns defense seems ready to steady the ship, but the switch from Myles Garrett to Jared Verse will be interesting to watch from an impact perspective.
The vibes and pace might be different, but the quarterback competition rages on, and the front office seems desperate to find another defensive end to add to the roster.
As the team prepares for preseason game #1, versus the Chicago Bears, this is a perfect time to try to project Cleveland’s initial 53-man roster. To do so, I must start with an explanation at the quarterback position. Deshaun Watsonseems to have taken the lead at the starting quarterback position. I believe if Watson wins the job, Shedeur Sanders will not be on the roster via a trade. If Sanders wins the job, Watson’s contract means he’s sticking around too.
Browns 53-man roster projection
QB
- Deshaun Watson
- Dillon Gabriel
- Taylen Green
RB
- Quinshon Judkins
- Dylan Sampson
- Raheim Sanders
- Davon Booth
TE
- Harold Fannin Jr.
- Jack Stoll
- Carsen Ryan
- Blake Whiteheart
* No clue what happens with Joe Royer at this point
WR
- KC Concepcion
- Denzel Boston
- Jerry Jeudy
- Isaiah Bond
- Tylan Wallace
- Malachi Corley
Thinking about special teams with the last two spots is always key
OL
- Spencer Fano
- Zion Johnson
- Elgton Jenkins
- Teven Jenkins
- Tytus Howard
- Dawand Jones
- KT Leveston
- Austin Barber
- Parker Brailsford
- Luke Wypler
DE
- Jared Verse
- Alex Wright
- Isaiah McGuire
- Logan Fano
- Sign a veteran
DT
- Mason Graham
- Maliek Collins
- Mike Hall
- Adin Huntington
- Sam Kamara
LB
- Carson Schwesinger
- Quincy Williams
- Winston Reid
- Justin Jefferson
- Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
CB
- Denzel Ward
- Tyson Campbell
- Myles Harden
- D’Angelo Ross
- Tre Avery
S
- Grant Delpit
- Ronnie Hickman
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- Donovan McMillon
ST
- Andre Szmyt
- Corey Bojorquez
- Rex Sunahara
Outside of the big change at the quarterback position, what is the big miss with this 53-man projection? Going from 90 to 53 is tough for sure