Cleveland Browns Depth Chart
- AFC North
- Stadium
- FirstEnergy Stadium
- Head Coach
- Kevin Stefanski
- Offensive Coordinator
- Alex Van Pelt
- Defensive Coordinator
- Joe Woods
- Special Teams Coach
- Mike Priefer
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. used his social media account to shoot down trade speculation that he would end up with the Patriots after Cam Newton signed there on Sunday. A video of Beckham and Newton working out together surfaced earlier in the offseason, causing some to speculate whether the star receiver could join Newton with the Pats. In response, Beckham tweeted, "U can find me in The LAND homie! We got unfinished business." Beckham struggled through the 2019 season, his first with the Browns, finishing with 74 catches for 1,035 yards and four touchdowns. That being said, the Browns don't seem particularly interested in trading the star wideout this offseason. Beckham can be treated as an upside WR2 in fantasy drafts this year.
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said this week that he will wait to let the offensive play-calling decision play out during the preseason, whether it's him making the calls or offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Stefanski also has reason to believe that the players are ready to hit the ground running in July for training camp after virtual offseason meetings this year. The Browns might have a good problem on their hands with figuring out how to balance touches for running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry and tight end Austin Hooper. While the Browns offense was a disappointment in 2019 behind a terrible offensive line, quarterback Baker Mayfield and company are expected to make strides this year in what should be an offense featuring many two-tight end looks.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is "looking great," according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Landry had surgery on Feb. 4 to repair his hip, but his rehab has progressed well, according to all reports. Stefanski's words on Thursday further add optimism to Landry's availability when the 2020 season kicks off. The coach is basing his assessment on videos of Landry that he has viewed with the Browns recently ending their 10-week virtual offseason program. Stefanski was asked how the receivers would be used during training camp and responded, Well make sure we ramp both of them up appropriately. Landry settles in as a low-end WR2 in PPR formats for fantasy drafters this season.
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hernia) is "free and clear." "He's 100 percent and looking really good" following sports hernia surgery. Cleveland's offense was dysfunctional last year, mainly because of a poor offensive line, but OBJ was also playing through injury for most of the year, which contributed to his disappointing season. Beckham's fantasy cost will come down as a result -- you can grab him as more of a low-end WR1 in 2020 -- but he still has league-winning upside if he gains more chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield and stays healthy all year.
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt told ESPN that he "learned" from an arrest in January where police found marijuana and an open bottle of vodka in his car. Hunt admitted to the police that he would fail a drug test for marijuana if given one at the time. He stated, "I would say that was out of character. I've been working to become a better person each and every day. Definitely not looking for anything like that to happen again." Cleveland reporter Scott Petrak also tweeted that Hunt would like to sign an extension with the team and that the running back "would not mind playing for the Browns for a long time." As Cleveland's primary pass-catching back, Hunt has appeal as an RB3 in PPR leagues for the upcoming season.