Tag: Kellen Mond

Update: Kellen Mond back with the Browns after Joshua Dobbs trade

Kellen Mond gets released and claimed by the Cleveland Browns in the course of a few hours.

Former third-round pick Kellen Mond was shown the door earlier on Thursday by the Cleveland Browns, only to be pulled off waivers later the same day. That’s a lot to handle emotionally over the course of a few hours and shows how cutthroat the NFL can be.

So, what changed? The Cleveland Browns decided to trade Josh Dobbs and a 2024 7th-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for a 2024 5th-round pick. Now, the battle for the backup to Deshaun Watson is between the newly released and claimed Kellen Mond and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

With the recent playing time breakdown and considering that Mond got released, the safe bet is that the DTR will get the nod when final cutdowns happen in the next week or so. However, this allows Mond to put more game tape out there for his next potential suitor if he hits the market.

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The Cleveland Browns have released former Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond

It was revealed on Thursday morning that the Cleveland Browns have released former Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond.

On Tuesday morning, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Cleveland Browns have released former Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond, who joined the Browns in August of last year.

After his brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted Mond in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft, it was clear that a change of scenery and coaching staff was needed for his full development at the position to take place. Still, after the Browns drafted the electric former UCLA dual-threat quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, his plans to ascend the depth chart reached a screeching halt.

After earning the first start of the 2023 preseason in the Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets earlier this month, posting an efficient stat line with 13/19 for 92 yards and a touchdown, Thompson-Robinson’s late game heroics to lead the Browns to a 21-17 victory (8-11, 82 yards, 1 TD) overshadowed Mond’s steady performance.

Dethroned by Thompson-Robinson against the Washington Commanders, Mond’s impressive final drive included 79 yards through the air on 7-12 passing while throwing an impressive strike for a touchdown to WR Mike Harley Jr. with just 1:39 left in the fourth quarter. However, it was abundantly clear that the rookie had more than made his mark and had taken a steady lead in the 3rd-string race.

In Mond’s final game with the Browns, Thompson-Robinson started the matchup (13/25, 164 yards), while the Aggie record holder went 12/24 for 126 yards, actually outshining the rookie in multiple areas.

Kellen Mond’s NFL future will depend on how willing he is to put the work in day after day to improve his mechanics, accuracy, and pocket awareness, but due to his stature and proven arm strength, don’t be surprised if he’s claimed off of waivers sooner than later.

In four seasons with Texas A&M from 2017 to 2020, Kellen Mond threw for 9,661 yards with 71 touchdowns and 17 interceptions with a career 132.0 passer rating in college. He also added 1,609 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on the ground, finishing his career at Texas A&M as one of three SEC quarterbacks, along with Tim Tebow and Dak Prescott, to record over 9,000 career passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards.

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NEW: Browns waive QB Kellen Mond, DE Chuck Wiley

The Browns have waived one of their quarterbacks…

The Cleveland Browns have waived one of their young quarterbacks on the heels of their last preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and no, it was not the rookie preseason phenom Dorian Thompson-Robinson. After getting claimed off of waivers by the Browns a year ago, Kellen Mond has been beaten out of a roster spot by the UCLA product Thompson-Robinson.

If Mond goes unclaimed on waivers, look for the Browns to bring Mond back onto their practice squad to keep a quarterback familiar with the system in the building in case of in-season injuries.

Defensive end Chuck Wiley was waived as well.

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WATCH: Kellen Mond connects with Austin Watkins for another preseason touchdown

Watkins continues to kick the door down

Wide receiver Austin Watkins continues to make his case for a spot on the 53-man roster for the Cleveland Browns. Now showing out for the third straight preseason outing, this time against the Philadelphia Eagles, Watkins has found the endzone yet again. This time on the receiving end on a ball from quarterback Kellen Mond.

He has now eclipsed the 100-yard mark in this game, including a dynamic one-handed catch earlier on the drive. The wide receiver room is tight, but Watkins is making life much harder for the Browns as they have a decision to make.

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Does Kellen Mond have a shot at the No. 2 QB job in Cleveland?

Former Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond has continued to progress this preseason, but has he done enough to earn the backup job?

The 2023 NFL Preseason has been what we expected for most teams just looking to get through the month ahead of the regular season kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Sept. 7.

For the Cleveland Browns, controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson’s $230 million deal comes with lofty expectations in his first season with the franchise. Still, as we’ve seen year after year, injuries happen at the quarterback position, so preparing for the worst is one of several benefits the preseason provides.

So, who is competing to back up Watson this season? That would be veteran backup Joshua Dobbs, former Texas A&M signal-caller Kellen Mond, and former UCLA rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

At 24, Kellen Mond’s NFL trajectory has been interesting thus far. After being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 3rd Round of the 2021 NFL Draft, he was released before the 2022 season and was immediately claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns just a day later.

Even with Mond and Dobbs on the roster, the Browns elected to draft Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the 5th Round in the 2023 NFL Draft to solidify their depth while providing even more competition at the No.3 or possibly two spots, spurring Mond to prove once again that he belongs in the league.

Fast forward to the 2023 NFL preseason, specifically Brown’s opening game during the Hall of Fame Game vs. the New York Jets in Dublin (OH), Mond, who, despite one mistake on an interception in the 2nd quarter, he would go 13/19 for 92 yards and a touchdown, yet Thompson-Robinson’s late game heroics to lead the Browns to a 21-17 victory (8-11, 82 yards, 1 TD) overshadowed Mond’s steady performance. Still, all in all, both young men had great showings.

In their second preseason game this weekend against the Washington Commanders, Joshua Dobbs, who remains a slight favorite to land the No.2, started things off after Watsons’ brief series, going 8-16 for 77 yards, followed by Thompson-Robinson’s second consecutive impressive 9-10, 102 yards, 1 TD exclamation point.

However, it was Mond’s final drive that likely caught the eye of Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, throwing for an efficient 79 yards on 7-12 passing while throwing an impressive strike for a touchdown to WR Mike Harley Jr. with just 1:39 left in the fourth quarter, driving the team down the field on ten plays for 78 yards to bring the Browns within two points, before eventually falling 17-15.

With two more games left in the preseason, Dorian Thompson-Robinson may have a leg up on Mond and Dobbs due to his high-end athleticism and impressive confidence. Still, the tape never lies, and Stefanski and his staff have plenty to work with for the next couple of weeks before final decisions are made. For Kellen Mond, the traits are there, and strides were made on Saturday; but to truly compete for a spot on the roster, more “wow!” moments are sorely needed.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns on offense against the Commanders

Who showed up the most on Friday night?

Though the first-team offense of the Cleveland Browns didn’t score on their lone drive of the game they did march right down the field before stalling inside the five-yard line. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson looked comfortable and confident running the offense something he did not do in the final six games last year.

Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson continued his impressive preseason and Kellen Mond have some nice plays late in the game. Elijah Moore showed his versatility by lining up in the backfield and producing from that spot while camp standout Austin Watkins continued to shine. Let’s take a look at the 10 highest-graded offensive players from Friday’s game according to PFF.

WATCH: Kellen Mond connects with Mike Harley Jr. for 6 vs. Commanders

Mond and Harley Jr. are doing his best to put tape out there for all 32 teams to see

The Cleveland Browns scratched and clawed their way back into the game against the Washington Commanders as quarterback Kellen Mond threw a touchdown pass to Mike Harley Jr. to pull them within two. However, the Browns failed to convert the two-point conversion in order to tie the game up.

Regardless, the second and third stringers, led by another spark from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, showed the fight to make this a game after going down 14-2 early on. Mond is unlikely to make the roster, but he is doing his best to audition for 31 other teams around the league.

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3 players who hurt their stock in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game

These three players were disappointing in Thursday’s game

Thursday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game saw the return of football after a long offseason as the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 21-16. Both teams didn’t play many of their starters electing to play younger players and those that are on the fringe of making the roster. Some drastically increased their play with solid play and showed coaches things they were hoping to see in camp and the preseason.

However, there were also some players that make you feel like they should look elsewhere in terms of who makes the roster at that position. Three players stood out ad the most disappointing during Thursday’s preseason game.

Former Aggie QB Kellen Mond will start in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game

Former Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond will start for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Hall of Fame Game.

With the offseason in the rearview mirror, the NFL’s Enshrinement Week will officially turn the page onto the new season as the first action kicks off on Thursday, August 3. The NFL’s Hall of Fame game has been a staple of the new calendar year, and while it’s just a preseason exhibition, it’s the start of an exciting new season nonetheless.

This year’s game will feature the Cleveland Browns facing the New York Jets, as both teams have ties to the incoming class of inductees. For the Browns, starting quarterback Deshaun Watson will likely not suit up for Thursday’s exhibition. According to the latest reports, a former Texas A&M quarterback will start instead.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanksi shared that former Aggies QB Kellen Mond will start for the team in Thursday’s Hall of Fame game. Playing behind Mond will be rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson Robinson, who was taken in the fifth round out of UCLA.

Mond was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 66th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with the Aggies from 2017 to 2020, throwing for 9,661 yards with 71 touchdowns and 17 interceptions with a career 132.0 passer rating in college. He also added 1,609 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on the ground, finishing his career at Texas A&M as one of three SEC quarterbacks, along with Tim Tebow and Dak Prescott, to record over 9,000 career passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards.

Mond is listed as the third-string QB on the Browns’ depth chart, behind current backup Joshua Dobbs. While it remains to be seen whether he can challenge Dobbs for the backup job, a strong showing in the preseason could garner Mond some attention for a similar role elsewhere.

The Hall of Fame Game will be nationally broadcast on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. Coverage starts at 6 p.m. CT, with the game officially kicking off at 7 p.m. CT.

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Kellen Mond to start at QB in Pro Football Hall of Fame Game vs. Jets

No Deshaun Watson or Joshua Dobbs on Thursday night.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is slated for Thursday night as the Cleveland Browns get set to take on the New York Jets. The Browns have already released their depth chart for the game and have now named their starting quarterback as well. As the Browns rest both Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs, head coach Kevin Stefanski has announced that Kellen Mond will start.

Rookie fifth-round pick Dorian Thompson-Robinson is slated to see plenty of playing time as well in this game. Do not expect many players who will be counted on in the regular season to suit up in their preseason opener, but expect the rookies to get a fair share of reps as they put on the orange and brown for the first time.

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