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, including the return of Joe Flacco, scheduling news, draft profiles, and more!
Dawgs By Nature:
- Browns, Joe Flacco agree on a reunion (Jared Mueller) – Everything we think we knew about what would happen at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns may have just changed. Most expected that Kirk Cousins would be traded to Cleveland once the team did not draft a quarterback with the second overall pick. Instead, the Browns and Joe Flacco are reuniting after a year apart, according to multiple reports.
- Joe Flacco’s time with the Browns: A quick review of his 6 starts in 2023 (Jared Mueller) – Joe Flacco’s time with the Cleveland Browns is the stuff of legends. Much like legends, it is important to try to sweep away the emotion and see what the facts tell us.
- How does the Flacco signing impact Browns draft plans? (Thomas Moore) – The Cleveland Browns hit a major public relations move on Friday with the signing of veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Now that the dust has settled over Flacco’s return, the important question is if this will impact Cleveland’s plans for the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Shedeur Sanders pushes back on ESPN’s report about his desired landing spots (Jared Mueller) – Browns rumors have quieted down around Shedeur Sanders but the QB could still go in the top 5.
- Browns Mock Draft: Cleveland adds offensive firepower early (Matt Wilson) – The Cleveland Browns have officially held over 60% of their allotted 30 pre-NFL Draft visits, and now it’s time to take some of this information and try to predict what the team could do on draft weekend.
- Browns bring in veteran safety for a visit, could hint at big change (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns roster is far from ready to go in 2025, with the NFL Draft less than two weeks away. One area that needs addressed is safety and on Friday came a report that Cleveland is bringing in safety Rayshawn Jenkins for a visit to Berea.
- Browns schedule release has potential dates (Thomas Moore) – The Cleveland Browns and their fans have known the team’s opponents for the 2025 NFL season for months, but the actual dates of the games have remained a mystery. However, fans will soon be able to make travel arrangements as the NFL plans to release the full schedule of games between May 13 and May 15.
Cleveland Browns:
- With Flacco signing, Browns in position to forgo QB at No. 2 in draft (ESPN) – With less than two weeks until the 2025 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns’ long-awaited quarterback signing has arrived. It could also give a glimpse of the team’s plans at the top of the draft, where it’s becoming more plausible Cleveland bypasses a quarterback.
- Browns get a public relations win with Joe Flacco, but is it a year too late? (Beacon Journal) – In your Cleveland Browns what-the-heck moment of the day, the team re-signed quarterback Joe Flacco on Friday. Perhaps a year too late.
- The deeper meaning of the Browns signing Joe Flacco (Terry Pluto) – The odds are against Joe Flacco having another magical five-game Comeback Player of the Year streak like he did with the Browns in 2023. But Flacco back to Cleveland as a viable option at quarterback? Flacco being able to win some games and give a sense of stability at the position?
- Tyler Shough has strong arm, high football IQ and attention of Browns (Browns Zone) – Louisville offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Brohm knew what the film showed. The strong right arm that can make every throw and the long legs that can pick up yards in chunks. Not everything is evident on film. After Tyler Shough joined Louisville through the transfer portal in December 2023, Brohm began to get a fuller picture of his starting quarterback.
NFL:
- Travis Hunter is still not sure which position NFL teams want him to focus on (Associated Press) – Some NFL teams are sending Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the offensive meetings first. Others have him meet the defensive coaches first. Exactly two weeks before the league’s annual draft is held in Green Bay, Hunter told The Associated Press he’s not sure which position teams want him to focus on when his career begins — receiver or cornerback.
- How the Commanders can help Jayden Daniels build on success (ESPN) – The first season couldn’t have unfolded any better for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. He was named the NFL Rookie of the Year, earned MVP votes and established himself as one of the most dynamic players in the league. Not to mention one of its most marketable. The question then becomes: As defenses focus more on him, what does Daniels do for an encore?
- Built different: Is the 6XL, 464lb Desmond Watson too large for the NFL? (The Guardian) – The defensive tackle is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft. But the attributes that make him stand out could also be his downfall.