Browns Put Pads On as Quarterback Battle Deepens

Overview

• The Browns began full‑contact, padded practices on Monday, Aug. 3, and Day 5 featured competitive two‑minute drills that increased physicality and player evaluation.
• The quarterback competition remains unresolved with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders both taking meaningful reps while Dillon Gabriel received noticeably more action and attention from coaches.
• Practice intensity produced on‑field confrontations that head coach Todd Monken addressed directly, saying he met with Quinshon Judkins and called the episode a mistake.
• The team managed several minor injuries and absences during the session, including linebacker Carson Schwesinger sitting out with a minor issue and wide receiver KC Concepcion leaving late with a shoulder hold but expected to be fine.
• Ahead of the pads session the Browns added defensive tackle Travis Bell to bolster line depth and will use the coming padded practices to test tackling, durability and roster decisions tied to on‑field production.