Tag: Isaiah McGuire

Browns: Juan Thornhill, Siaki Ika headline list of inactives vs. Bengals

The Browns have announced their five inactives

Gametime is almost here! And as tradition goes, NFL teams release their inactives 90 minutes before the opening kickoff. And for the Cleveland Browns, this means they have announced five players who will not suit up in this game. This list is headlined by starting safety Juan Thornhill, who entered the matchup questionable after dealing with a calf injury all week. Rookie defensive tackle Siaki Ika is also listed as a healthy scratch.

Thornhill, despite an interception returned for a touchdown against his old team in the preseason finale, will have to wait a week to make his regular season debut with the Browns after testing his calf out pregame.

Ika, however, is a bit of a surprise as a third round pick this past April. However, when playing heavy 11-personnel teams that like to throw the football all over the field, Ika does not give much support against the pass. He too will have to wait at least a week to make his NFL debut.

Here is the full list of inactives as the Browns take on the Bengals.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns defenders vs. the Eagles

Who topped the Browns list of top defenders on Thursday?

The defense of the Cleveland Browns had an impressive start to Thursday’s against the Philadelphia Eagles. They started the game by forcing an early safety to get Cleveland on the board first. Rookie undrafted free agent linebacker Mohamoud Diabate continued to show that he can be a nice depth piece for the team. He played fast diagnosing the play in front of him quickly and exploding to the ball to make a play.

Before exiting early with an injury, one he has been cleared of, Ronnie Hickman made another interception as he fights for a roster spot. The Browns also debuted new defensive tackle Shelby Harris as he works to get up to speed.

Here are PFF’s best Browns defensive players from their third preseason game against the Eagles.

The DTR Show, roster spot battles, and more to watch for as Browns take on Eagles

The Browns, led by rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, will take on the Eagles tonight. What should you be watching for?

After two days of joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cleveland Browns will now square off with them in their third preseason game of the 2023 season. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start this game as both Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs will not suit up in Philadelphia.

Thus far we have seen flashes of the first-team offense (who will not play tonight), dominant performances from the 2023 NFL draft class of rookies, and some camp battles heating up as the end of training camp nears.

As the Browns get set for another week of preseason action, what should you be watching in this exhibition matchup against the Eagles?

Browns: 3 defensive players with the most to gain in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game

These three players are players to watch on Thursday

Football is nearly back as the Cleveland Browns take on the New York Jets for the first preseason game of the season in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. The team overhauled the defense this offseason in an effort to build a contending team in 2023. Young players and fringe roster players will be on full display Thursday as they look to earn roster spots and playing time.

This will also be the first chance fans get to see new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz‘s scheme in action though most starters won’t play. Let’s take a look at three players to watch closely this week.

Podcast: Breaking down the film of rookie defensive end Isaiah McGuire

McGuire has the physical tools to be a solid pass rusher in the NFL.

The Cleveland Browns went into April’s 2023 NFL draft needing to add young talent with upside to the edge position. They did exactly that when they drafted Missouri pass rusher Isaiah McGuire in the fourth round. McGuire has an intriguing skill set mixing in power with average athleticism to provide a balanced pass rusher.

McGuire is a raw prospect that doesn’t have a ton of different pass-rush moves and will need to work on his hand placement as well. But coming to Cleveland where he won’t be expected to do much right away he has the chance to blossom into a solid pass rusher in the NFL. You can watch this podcast by clicking here to see examples on film of McGuire as a prospect.

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Browns announce jersey numbers for all seven 2023 NFL draft picks

The Browns have announced rookie numbers

It took the Cleveland Browns longer than most NFL teams, but they have finally announced the numbers their 2023 NFL draft class will wear during their rookie season. As rookie minicamp is set to start today, we will get our first glance at the newest members of the Browns and how they look in their new numbers, and in the orange and brown.

Here are the numbers each member of the rookie class will wear in Cleveland in 2023. As always, these numbers are subject to change as the 90-man roster continues to get cut down to 53 by the end of training camp.

Podcast: Breaking down the Cleveland Browns’ 2023 NFL draft class

How does the overall draft class grade out?

The 2023 NFL draft for the Cleveland Browns started later than most, with their first pick being no. 74 overall. Starting with Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the third round, the Browns managed to get some talented players that fell into their laps. Also, Andrew Berry traded away his final pick in the seventh round for an upgrade in the form of the Ravens’ sixth-round pick next year.

The players the Browns picked have the physical tools to become quality NFL players and contributors down the road. Some of these players need work on the fundamentals but they have the time as they won’t be thrust into starting roles if they aren’t ready for them. You can watch this week’s podcast by clicking here.

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Pathway to production: Which rookies have a good chance to see the field in 2023?

How soon can the rookies find the field in 2023?

Adding seven new faces to their roster through the 2023 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns have improved their depth at key positions of need. How soon, however, will these rookies find the field in Cleveland to contribute toward wins for the franchise?

Using the stoplight structure, we dive into how clear each rookie’s pathway to finding the field in 2023 is. Green light means they will see snaps from Week 1 on, yellow light means they may have to contribute as a special teamer before clawing their way onto the field at their position, and red light means their chances of seeing the field in 2023 are slim to none.

2023 NFL draft: Highlights of every new Browns rookie

Want the lowdown on all of the Browns’ picks this weekend?

Another draft has come and gone as the 2023 NFL draft has reached its conclusion. The Cleveland Browns landed seven players, trading out of their final draft slot in the seventh round. From Tennessee wide receiver to Ohio State center Luke Wypler, the Browns landed high-quality value across the board.

Want to see what these guys have on the field?

Here we give you highlights for each of the players the Browns have added to their roster this past weekend. From rounds three through six, the Browns added talent that can contribute from day one even in a rotational or backup role.

Reviewing the 2023 NFL draft haul for the Browns

Did you miss the draft this weekend? Review all of their picks here!

While the Cleveland Browns traded out of their seventh round pick, racking up a sixth round pick next year, they did make seven selections in the 2023 NFL draft. And while they did not come on the clock until the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, the Browns plucked great value off the board when they came on the clock. Did you miss draft weekend? If so, no worries! Here we will review the Browns’ draft from Cedric Tillman to Luke Wypler.

We have you covered here as we review each selection the Browns made and compare where they were selected to my big board as well as the industry consensus big board created by Pro Football Network’s Arif Hasan.