The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Saturday Dawg Chow.
The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature, along with additional news from around the NFL in today’s edition of the Saturday Dawg Chow.
Dawgs By Nature:
- Browns vs. Rams Preseason: Game time, odds, and more! (Thomas Moore) – The Cleveland Browns will look to post their first unbeaten preseason since 2021 when they host the Los Angeles Rams.
- Browns 2025 playoff odds: Betting on Cleveland to make it would pay off better than any team (Chris Pokorny) – The Browns have the worst odds to make the playoffs, but that ends up being very rewarding if you believe in them.
- Beyond Trey Hendrickson, Bengals cheapness finds a new low dealing with their legends (Jared Mueller) – The AFC North is a tough division, but the cheapness of the Cincinnati Bengals hits a new low as Boomer Esiason shares Ring of Honor issue.
- 5 quick hitters with Turf Show Times: Was it the right decision to move on from Cooper Kupp? (Chris Pokorny) – This Saturday, the Cleveland Browns are at home as they take on the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale. To help preview a few topics from the Rams’ perspective, we reached out to Evan Craig from Turf Show Times and exchanged five questions with him.
- What is the Browns biggest rivalry now? Historically? (Abby Mueller) – The AFC North is one of the toughest divisions in football, with some of the NFL’s most storied rivalries.
Cleveland Browns:
- Browns run game still looking for traction, but Jerome Ford says it’s ‘getting back’ (Beacon Journal) – There have been a number of reasons why the Cleveland Browns running game has yet to flash consistently. One of the key pieces of that run game said it’s only a matter of time before it does.
- Isaiah Bond brings speed and yards after catch to Browns, but also areas that need refinement (cleveland.com) – Isaiah Bond brings the Cleveland Browns a rare combination of speed, suddenness, and route-running ability that can stress defenses in multiple ways.
- How many quarterbacks do the Browns actually need? Because they have six (Browns Zone) – OK, class. It’s pop-quiz time. Do the Browns have too many quarterbacks? Not enough quarterbacks? Or just about right?
- How the Browns establish a strong run defense against the Rams (clevelandbrowns.com) – After two preseason games away from home, the Cleveland Browns will play the Los Angeles Rams today at 1 p.m. It will be the first time the two teams have played since 2023 and the first time they have played in Cleveland since 2019. As the Browns get ready to host the Rams, here are three keys to the game.
NFL:
- C.J. Stroud got what he asked for in a new-look Texans offense. Now what? (The Ringer) – The Houston Texans quarterback had a down season last year behind a shaky offensive line and in a system that stunted his development. Now, he has more control at the line of scrimmage—and the added pressure that goes along with it.
- How every 2025 NFL draft pick has looked in the preseason (ESPN) – Training camps are winding down, and the 2025 NFL regular season is fast approaching. That’s why this is a perfect time to check in on the 257-member 2025 draft class.
- Commanders trading RB Brian Robinson to 49ers for 2026 sixth-round pick (NFL.com) – The San Francisco 49ers are bolstering their backfield via the trade market. The Washington Commanders are trading running back Brian Robinson to San Francisco in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.
- Inconclusive tests led to Tristan Wirfs having knee surgery later than hoped (Tampa Bay Times) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle complained about increasing pain, but initial MRIs did not reveal the extent of damage to his knee until late June.
Category: General Sports
