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.
Deshaun Watson says he never doubted he’d play for the Browns again because of ‘internal conversations’
If Deshaun Watson reclaims his starting QB job, he’s going to need to re-establish a connection with Browns fans. Or should we say, establish a connection with Browns fans. It has never happened since he arrived in 2022 amid misconduct allegations. Watson cost the team three No. 1 draft picks and six overall in a …
Joel Bitonio: ‘I could never picture myself in another uniform’
Joel Bitonio knew the final game last season in Cincinnati was the last game he would ever play. It was a perfect ending for him — a Browns victory over a division rival, with friends, former teammates and family in attendance that January day in Paycor Stadium. He informed GM Andrew Berry just before free …
Todd Monken resigned to continuing Browns’ quarterback competition into training camp without a clear QB1
With two minicamp practices to go, the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is too close to call, according to Todd Monken. Therefore, the coach is likely to continue the competition into the first two weeks of training camp without naming a No. 1. “I would have hoped that, but I like both …
Todd Monken’s mandatory minicamp seeks to answer questions at quarterback, offensive line and receiver
Where did the spring go? Todd Monken’s first spring season as Browns coach comes to a close this week under torrid temperatures that portend a stifling and sweltering training camp. Just the way Monken likes it to prepare his team for a red-hot start to the regular season. Back-to-back opening games in Jacksonville and Tampa …
Unlocked: Denzel Ward’s time with the Browns is coming to an end
After the trade of Myles Garrett, cornerback Denzel Ward is the longest-tenured player on the Browns. Can you believe that? The pride of Macedonia and Nordonia High School enters his ninth season with his hometown team. He turned 29 in April. Sadly, his days with the Browns are numbered. “Change is commonplace in the NFL,” …
The college coach of a Browns QB visited OTAs, and it wasn’t Deion Sanders
Dabo Swinney beat Coach Prime to the punch. One day after Browns head coach Todd Monken said he was looking forward to meeting with Deion Sanders, who wanted to share insight about his son, Shedeur, Deshaun Watson’s college coach showed up at the Browns’ last full OTA work day on Thursday. Coincidence … or not? …
Jared Verse was upset with trade from Rams, but is happy to be wanted by the Browns
On Monday, Jared Verse practiced with the Rams. On Tuesday, he boarded a plane for a cross-country flight to Cleveland. On Wednesday morning, he met his new coaches and teammates and then practiced with the Browns for the first time. So in the span of three days, the key component of the blockbuster Myles Garrett …
Browns’ trade of Myles Garrett delivers another mixed message about the organization’s overall plan
Browns GM Andrew Berry says he didn’t plan to trade Myles Garrett, and wasn’t shopping him, and Garrett didn’t repeat his request to be traded to a Super Bowl contender. So how did it come about that Berry did trade the two-time NFL defensive player-of-the-year, the longest-tenured member of the Browns, holder of the NFL …
Did the Browns receive more for Travis Hunter in trade than for Myles Garrett?
Takeaways from the blockbuster trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams … 1. I’ve always maintained the Browns should have auctioned off Myles Garrett, a la what the Houston Texans did with Deshaun Watson in 2022, to get multiple teams involved and drive up the trade price. Alas, it appears the Rams were …
#HeyTony: Why does Myles Garrett trade talk persist?
Hey Tony: I’m perplexed by all this Myles Garrett trade talk by the fans and media. AB said he’s not going to be traded and I don’t think you trade a future HOF’er that’s performing at the highest level. What do you think? — Bobby, San Marcos, CA Hey Bobby: First of all, neither Andrew …
Could KC Concepcion be the Browns’ next (long-lost) great punt returner?
Leftover takeaways from Browns OTAs … You’d never know it lately, but the Browns have a storied history of great punt returners. Start in the 1950s and ‘60s with Hall of Famers Bobby Mitchell (three career return TDs) and Leroy Kelly (three TDs). The ‘70s belonged to Greg “Do It” Pruitt (11.8 career average). The …
Jerry Jeudy hoping his personal quarterback carousel is ending
In his six NFL seasons, Jerry Jeudy has played with 13 different starting quarterbacks. Every season – four in Denver and two in Cleveland — Jeudy has been introduced to at least one new starting quarterback. That may change this year. Jeudy has already played with Deshaun Watson in 2024 and Shedeur Sanders in 2025, …
Browns trending to be among NFL’s youngest rosters in 2026
One of the consistent themes in this Browns’ offseason has been GM Andrew Berry’s intent to make the roster younger. “That’s just what we’re projecting based on the amount of draft resources we have and then probably just anticipated activity and free agency – that combined with having a very young defense, we would anticipate …
#HeyTony: Do the Browns have a Myles Garrett trade in place after June 1?
Hey Tony: How likely do you think it is that the Browns already have a Myles Garrett trade set up and are simply waiting for June 1st for cap reasons, a la AJ Brown to the Patriots? — Kyle, Celina, OH Hey Kyle: Although I’m an advocate of auctioning Garrett to the highest bidder, I …