Browns and NFL writer for @TheAthleticNFL. Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast: https://teapaw.org/t.co/hzccPC0wvk
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The Steelers’ quiet trade deadline underscores an unfortunate reality.
By trying to win now and build for the future simultaneously, a fence-sitting franchise risks not doing enough to seriously contend in either window.
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Free to read on the Raiders' trade of Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, from me, @alec_lewis and @jjones9.
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A ton of updates on our live trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…
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They need to do a 30-for-30 on all the AFC North trades that never happened, starting with the AJ McCarron fax machine debacle
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The Bengals are now planning to back out of the trade, source says. And this tweet is likely why. Deal was never finalized.
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Teams w/ multiple 2027 1st rounders (and where they currently pick):
Titans: 2nd, 30th (CHI)
Jets: 4th (IND), 6th, 13th (DAL)
Eagles: 5th, 25th (JAX)
Browns: 16th, 18th (LAR)
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C.J. Stroud continues to ball out.
He threw 5 touchdown passes Sunday. PFF charted 4 big-time throws and 0 turnover-worthy plays.
Big-time throws per turnover-worthy play, 2026:
1. Stroud 5.0 (20 to 4)
2. Young 3.3 (13 to 4)
3. Burrow 2.6 (18 to 7)
4. G. Smith 2.5 (15 to 6)
5. Goff 2.2 (13 to 6)
6. Maye 1.8 (22 to 12)
7. Shough 1.8 (16 to 9)
8. Murray 1.7 (5 to 3)
9. Hurts 1.6 (8 to 5)
10. Love 1.5 (24 to 16)
11. Williams 1.5 (9 to 6)
12. Rodgers 1.5 (9 to 6)
13. Prescott 1.5 (16 to 11)
14. Mahomes 1.3 (10 to 8)
15. Daniels 1.3 (5 to 4)
16. Purdy 1.2 (11 to 9)
17. Cousins 1.2 (12 to 10)
18. Winston 1.0 (8 to 8)
19. Darnold 0.9 (11 to 12)
20. Brissett 0.9 (8 to 9)
21. Lawrence 0.9 (12 to 14)
22. Allen 0.8 (9 to 11)
23. Mayfield 0.8 (7 to 9)
24. Ward 0.8 (6 to 8)
25. Stafford 0.7 (10 to 14)
26. Nix 0.6 (9 to 14)
27. Watson 0.6 (8 to 13)
28. Willis 0.6 (7 to 12)
29. Herbert 0.5 (10 to 19)
30. Penix 0.4 (7 to 17)
31. Jones 0.3 (6 to 22)
Data: @PFF
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Arvell Reese and David Bailey have been as advertised...and then some.
But not every position had slam dunk picks for the top rookies at the midway point. Several interesting debates.
Midseason All-Rookie Team:
nytimes.com/athletic/7767453…
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The Rams are down their top 3 pass catching options — Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Terrance Ferguson.
All three could come back this season. They can get to 6-4 at the bye if they beat Arizona.
They need a trade, but their leverage is gone and draft picks and cap space minimal.
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The Jaguars are trading for Eagles DT Jordan Davis, sources tell @TheAthletic. Jacksonville is sending its 2027 1st and 2029 2nd to Philly for Davis. Massive deal. Jags are absolutely all-in.
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Look at Denzel Boston (top of the screen) explode out of the stutter-go. Immediate vertical separation. Premiere blend of burst+size.
And then the catch. THE CATCH. on your HEAAAAAAAADDDD.
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Man.. need a little more creativity as they are going for the win.
This is the exact same play they ran against the Panthers for the 2pt to take the lead in that game. Just with different personnel and with a motion
A couple of thoughts.
- Get a new play, teams watch film on you, too. (this actually makes me really angry they just ran it back)
- Deshaun moves safety with his eyes, that's why Denzel opens up against CAR. SS stares directly at Denzel and brings the safety with his eyes.
- SS, stay in the pocket! Protection was good enough to hang tight. Your arm can get to every spot on the field! The escape is up, not out (see Baker Mayfield vs. CHI last night)
- If we stay in the pocket, we hit KC for the win, and today feels a whole hell of a lot better at 6-3 instead of 5-4.
Brutal.
#Browns #DawgPound
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The Browns almost stole one Sunday. Despite their flaws and some pretty important lingering questions, they’re interesting. And they’re still alive.
What’s next - at QB and with the roster? I’d be surprised if there’s a major change immediately
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Shedeur Sanders stumbles as he hands the ball off to Quinshon Judkins on 4th and goal.
The Saints defense sniffs it out immediately and keep him out of the endzone.
