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- InjuriesAug 23, 2026
Alex Wright Achilles: Browns sign Derek Barnett to one-year deal
Browns starting DE Alex Wright suffered a ruptured Achilles in a practice drill and is headed to season-ending injured reserve. Cleveland is signing former first-round pick DE Derek Barnett on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5M. Neither player carries meaningful fantasy value, but the loss of Wright could affect Cleveland's pass rush and defensive game scripts.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 12, 2026
Deshaun Watson starts first, Shedeur Sanders second for Browns
Browns head coach Todd Monken told quarterbacks that Deshaun Watson will start the first preseason game against the Bears, with Shedeur Sanders getting the start in the second preseason game against the Bills. This preseason rotation matters for fantasy because it signals where the Browns are leaning at QB heading into the regular season. Neither Watson nor Sanders is a safe fantasy starter right now, but the ordering tells you Watson still has the inside track on the job.
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