Cleveland Browns News (6/13): Spencer Fano Flexing His Muscles

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• “He’s definitely very strong”: Browns DE raves about rookie OT Spencer Fano (Matthew Wilson) – Spencer Fano has been impressing more than just the coaching staff so far.
• Browns front office loses a top executive to the Vikings (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns are losing VP Andrew Healy to the Minnesota Vikings front office.
• Browns top brass talk Deshaun Watson’s health, future with organization (Matthew Wilson) – Deshaun Watson updates aplenty.
• Browns roster: Ranking each quarterback based on spring practice performance (Matthew Wilson) – Checking out how Cleveland’s quarterbacks performed in OTAs and mini-camp.
• Browns GM Andrew Berry talks roster decisions, trust, NFL draft hit rates, Myles Garrett and more (Jared Mueller) – Discussing everything Cleveland Browns, GM Andrew Berry discusses the Myles Garrett trade, young roster, twin brother, and more.

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• Shedeur Sanders is people’s champ as Browns QB duel drags on (Beacon Journal) – Shedeur Sanders is among the most popular celebrity athletes in the NFL, and Deshaun Watson is the least likable quarterback in the league. The dynamic has made Sanders the people’s champion in the competition to become the starting QB of the Browns.
• The Browns are betting big on 3 safeties to counter evolving NFL offenses (cleveland.com) – Browns defensive pass game coordinator Ephraim Banda wasn’t going to spill any secrets about what the back end of the defense will look like under new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.
• OL coach George Warhop loves Spencer Fano, wants him to be less critical of himself (Browns Zone) – Footwork, hand placement … being nicer to himself. Left tackle Spencer Fano has a lot to work on as a rookie.
• Isaiah Bond prepared to showcase versatility in Year 2 with the Browns (clevelandbrowns.com) – Over the course of the Browns’ organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, wide receiver Isaiah Bond consistently showcased different elements of his skillset as a pass catcher.

NFL

• World Cup grass in NFL stadiums stirs debate over field surface (ESPN) – Just days before the 2026 World Cup kicked off, New York Giants coach John Harbaugh was asked about the temporary natural grass being installed for the tournament at MetLife Stadium — only for turf to replace it later this summer as American football begins.
• Why I Love The Beautiful Game: Brandon Aubrey on idolising Thierry Henry and swapping soccer for NFL (The Athletic) – Brandon Aubrey is best-known as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, having signed a four-year $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys in April. Yet he entered the NFL as a 28-year-old rookie, having previously been a first-round pick as a center-back in the Major League Soccer Draft for Toronto FC.
• NFL docks Bucs an offseason workout for being too physical in practice (Tampa Bay Times) – Todd Bowles wants more physicality from his team this season, but this week it came with a price.