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15 Browns players to watch during joint practices

15 Browns players to watch during joint practices

We’re entering Week two of the NFL preseason, and teams will look to trim their rosters down from 90 to 85 players.

The Eagles will join the Browns for two joint practices on Aug. 17 and 18 before a road game at First Energy Stadium on Aug. 21.

Philadelphia was rumored to be interested in quarterback Deshaun Watson before his trade to Cleveland.

They’ll now participate in two days of intense sessions against a Browns offense featuring Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb, Amari Cooper, and Wyatt Teller, among others.

Jonathan Gannon’s revamped defense will look to disrupt and frustrate a Browns offense with three or four viable options at quarterback due to Watson’s looming suspension.

On offense, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense will face one of the NFL’s talented defenses, and Nick Sirianni will look for pace, physicality, and positive plays during two days in Berea.

With Philadelphia scheduled to depart on Wednesday, here are 15 Browns to watch.

QB Deshaun Watson

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Watson went 1-5 during his Browns preseason debut, and he’ll continue to face scrutiny while awaiting a decision on his suspension that could come this week while practicing against the Eagles.

WR Michael Woods II

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With Cleveland dealing with injuries at the wide receiver position, Woods has capitalized on those opportunities, displaying an ability to create separation.

CB Denzel Ward

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward celebrates after making a fourth-down stop to seal the win against the Ravens during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland.
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One of the top cornerbacks on the planet, Ward earned the second Pro Bowl nomination of his career in 2021 and was the top player in the secondary with a team-leading three interceptions and ten pass breakups.

Ward’s reps against A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith will be something to watch this week.

TE Harrison Bryant

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The No. 2 tight end on the roster, Bryant is having a solid training camp and looks ready to handle a more significant load in 2022.

Bryant is expected to pick up extra playing time behind starter David Njoku and his matchups against the Eagles’ linebackers and safety will be something to…

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