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Browns Board · Week of Aug. 24

What moved, what is settled and the evidence dates that come next.

Checked Aug 24, 2026

What changed

Cleveland waives Tyron Herring and Dea'Quan Wright
Cleveland waived CB Tyron Herring from injured reserve and TE Dea'Quan Wright on Aug. 24; neither remains on the official roster.
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Deshaun Watson named Browns' Week 1 starting quarterback
Cleveland named Deshaun Watson its Week 1 starting quarterback ahead of the Sept. 13 opener at Jacksonville.
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Cleveland signs Derek Barnett and moves Alex Wright to Reserve/Injured
Derek Barnett joined the defensive line on Aug. 23, while Alex Wright moved from the active roster to Reserve/Injured.
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Week 1 quarterback
Cleveland officially named Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter.
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Roster cutdown
Open through Aug. 30
The official roster lists 98 players after Cleveland's Aug. 24 waivers.
Dawg Feed read. Cleveland must move from 98 listed players to its initial 53-man roster, so every remaining position decision now carries a hard deadline.
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Offensive-line configuration
First group listed
The published first group is Spencer Fano, Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, Teven Jenkins and Tytus Howard.
Dawg Feed read. The five-man order determines the protection and run-game context Watson takes into Week 1.
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Position competitions
Selected roles open
The quarterback decision is resolved, while the receiver and returner picture remains part of roster evaluation.
Dawg Feed read. The final preseason game is the last public game evidence before Cleveland sets the receiver and returner rooms.
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Injury and availability
Roster statuses available
Wright is listed on Reserve/Injured, while Bond has been cleared from concussion protocol.
Dawg Feed read. Reserve designations and confirmed clearances change who is available for the final evaluation window and roster reduction.
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