Tony Grossi

Tony Grossi covers the Cleveland Browns and NFL for 850 ESPN Cleveland and TheLandOnDemand.com. A 40-year veteran covering professional football in Cleveland, Tony is one of 50 members on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. A graduate of Ohio University (BSJ, 1979), Grossi has accomplished much in his career, including covering more than 35 Super Bowls and NFL drafts, five NCAA basketball Final Fours, Major League Baseball All-Star Games and World Series, and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.

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A pretty good preseason start sets up the most crucial week of Browns training camp

Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start wasn’t the only good thing to happen in Preseason Game 1.

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Kevin Stefanski won’t say how Shedeur Sanders altered the Browns’ QB competition in a rousing 30-10 preseason win over Carolina

The Browns’ coach wants to see Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel healthy for the critical practice week against the Philadelphia Eagles before making rep adjustments.

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Shedeur Sanders shines under the lights in triumphant NFL preseason debut

Instant takeaways from Browns 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

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It’s showtime for Shedeur Sanders

The uber-popular rookie quarterback gets the starting nod in Game 1 through unforeseen circumstances.

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Nagging, sloppy penalties show up again in Browns practice against Carolina Panthers

Shedeur Sanders reps with second-team offense in 11-on-11 periods in preparation for game start on Friday.

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Next twist in Browns QB story: Shedeur Sanders to start preseason Game 1

Newly signed Tyler Huntley to get cram course for emergency QB duty.

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Browns sign QB Tyler Huntley because of hamstring concerns with Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel

Huntley is a hired-gun to get the team through the Carolina practice week and first preseason game.

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#HeyTony: Should we be concerned about the Browns’ cornerback depth?

What are the chances of the Browns cutting one of their rookie quarterbacks?

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Browns Camp Day 8: Kenny Pickett returns on limited basis, in time to resume competition

Rookie Dillon Gabriel’s 3-of-14 day stalls a run at the No. 2 job.

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Can Carson Schwesinger be the next Clay Matthews?

There are eerie similarities between the Browns’ rookie linebacker and one of the Browns’ greatest players.

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Browns Camp Day 7: It’s back to the future with a surprise live tackling period

Offensive and defensive players alike were overjoyed to see Kevin Stefanski permit live tackling to the ground for the first time in his six summer training camps.

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Jimmy Haslam re-states Browns’ patience in hunt for team’s next franchise quarterback hopeful

The Browns’ owner reiterates confidence in coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry.

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Cornerback MJ Emerson suffers Achilles tendon injury

A popular teammate because of his work ethic and dedication to team, Emerson was entering the final year of his rookie contract.

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Browns QBs – minus injured Kenny Pickett – come alive on first day in pads

Rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger takes down running back Dylan Sampson with a flick of his right arm.

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