The Browns schedule was finally released. Way to bring the drama NFL. I’ve discussed it on three podcasts and in one article, so let’s talk about it again, briefly. Bottom line, if the Browns can stay healthy at key positions and you know what position I’m talking about, the early schedule is very encouraging. The bye week is in a great spot, week ten and the final eight games will determine the fate of the 2024 Browns. Four primetime games, two Thursday night games a Monday night game and a Suday night game. So two short weeks and two mini byes. Four games against AFC North opponents, three home games and five road games. Yep, the league wants the Browns to sink or swim the last eight games.
This week phase three of the team’s OTA’s start on Tuesday May 21 and run through Thursday May 23. What’s so important about this? Every beat reporter for the Browns will have their camera phones pointed at quarterback Deshaun Watson when he throws the ball. In phase three, teams can’t hit but they can line up in 7-on-7, 9-on-9, and 11-on-11. I know it’s just practice and not even real practice, but it’s nice to see the players on a field working. Phase three continues Tuesday May 28 through Thursday May 30 and Tuesday June 11 through Thursday June 13.
Finally, according to https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/cleveland-browns the Browns have about $13.4 million in cap space and 90 players on their roster. Because of the injuries to Deshaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the team is carrying five quarterbacks. If DTR shows up healthy, then rookie camp QB Jacob Sirmon will be cut and another player will be added, probably an offensive tackle. Why an OT? After signing tackle Kellen Diesch, he was cut because of a failed physical. After last year, the Browns will always be looking for extra offensive tackles to put on the practice squad. Stay safe and Go Browns.