Training Camp Observations: Day 3

– WR Donovan Peoples-Jones was among the most targeted receivers during 7-on-7 periods and Amari Cooper snagged a few catches as well, but it was interesting to see the Browns rotate several receivers in with the first team. Jakeem Grant, Ja’Marcus Bradley and Michael Woods II were all receivers who took a few first-team reps, and the Browns were likely giving them all extra opportunities with Anthony Schwartz and David Bell both sidelined.

Woods, in particular, made a few good catches and followed them with some nifty moves around defenders — although there was no tackling. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that he’s looking forward to seeing what Woods can do after he was injured for part of the offseason program.

– Grant also had a good practice. He made a couple sliding catches and clearly has an extra gear of speed in his game the Browns are looking to maximize.

“He’s an electric player,” Stefanski said. “He’s fast. Certainly, somebody who we would love to use as we get into the regular season.”

– Schwartz suffered a knee strain in Thursday’s practice and was tabbed as day-to-day from head coach Kevin Stefanski. He’s not expected to be out long-term and was not on the field. Bell — who is on the active/PUP list with a foot injury — was on the field for the second straight day to observe practice.

– The Browns have run a small number of plays the first few days of camp with both RBs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt together in the backfield. We’ll see how much the formation is used during competitive reps, but the package certainly appears to be something the Browns might use more in 2022.

– With Denzel Ward on the active/PUP list, the Browns deployed Greedy Williams and Greg Newsome II as CB starters. Newsome slid inside to the slot when needed, and Green moved into the second outside role. Green was also used as the sixth defensive back for dime packages.

– TE David Njoku opened 7-on-7 red zone drills with a nice touchdown on a pass from Deshaun…