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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Out of necessity, the Browns got younger and kept 12 rookies on their 53 roster

The list could increase to 13 when Quinshon Judkins’ personal conduct case is resolved.

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Browns say Shedeur Sanders will be the inactive QB3 on game days

The addition of Bailey Zappe to the practice squad was made for insurance in case one of the top three QBs becomes unavailable, said coach Kevin Stefanski.

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Will Bailey Zappe beat out Shedeur Sanders for emergency QB3 for Game 1 vs. the Bengals?

The Browns brought back Bailey Zappe, who started Game 17 last season, and signed him to the practice squad.

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Szmyt happens: Browns replace Dustin Hopkins with eighth kicker in six years

Syracuse record-holder Andre Szmyt’s game-winning field goal against the Rams locked up the kicking job.

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The Browns should ditch the idea of keeping four QBs

Trading Kenny Pickett and sliding Shedeur Sanders to the practice squad would be best for the team.

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Has Dillon Gabriel earned everyone’s respect yet?

The rookie third-round pick executed a perfect 2-minute TD drive and is pressing for the QB2 job.

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Browns preserve undefeated preseason record as roster cuts loom

Instant takeaways from Browns 19-17 win over Los Angeles Rams.

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Kenny Pickett’s roster status is the elephant in the room as Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders seek to seize QB2 role

Other roles up for grabs in final preseason game are left defensive end, nickel back, WR5-6, and kicker.

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Shedeur Sanders leaning on Tyler Huntley as life as a backup QB takes hold

The charismatic Browns rookie continues to embrace his role and waits for his opportunity to shine.

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Myles Garrett looks primed for his best season yet

Doesn’t matter if he speeds or leads, Garrett’s game could yield MVP consideration.

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New Browns receiver Isaiah Bond says ‘I’m here to play,’ and proves it on his first catch

Kevin Stefanski says Joe Flacco didn’t win the starting QB job by default.

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Browns name Joe Flacco their starting QB for Game 1 – but are intentionally vague on how long is his leash

It appears the Browns will give Kenny Pickett a shot to unseat Flacco when healthy.

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Kevin Stefanski will name his starting QB on Tuesday

As the Browns kick into regular-season mode, Quinshon Judkins and Isaiah Bond are arriving just in time.

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