Daily Dawg Chow 5/6: Duke Johnson retires, Cavaliers advance and still no schedule set for 2024 season

May 6, 2024

More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow.

Former Browns RB retires after 8 seasons (Jared Mueller) Duke Johnson played for four teams including his first four with the Browns
Browns fans view Cleveland as winners in the 2024 NFL Draft, eager for having a first-rounder next year (Chris Pokorny) At last, Cleveland gets a first-round pick back in 2025.
Cavs avoid completing Browns playoff comparison this year with Game 7 victory! (Jared Mueller) While the NBA and NFL playoffs are very different, Cleveland’s teams could have similar experiences
Browns cap space: Over $15 million in dead cap, mostly from 2 releases in 2023 (Jared Mueller) John Johnson III, Jadeveon Clowney account for over $13 million of the dead cap

Ex-Browns, Texans RB Duke Johnson retires after 8 seasons in NFL (ESPN) “Drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns in 2015 out of the University of Miami, where he became the school’s all-time leading rusher, Johnson played for four NFL teams.”
Several Players To Watch For At Browns Rookie Minicamp (Sports Illustrated) “With Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp set to begin on May 10th, there are a few undrafted free agents that may impress instantly.”
Browns’ 2024 schedule, NFL opponents and release date (Akron Beacon Journal) “The Browns continue to await the NFL’s 2024 official schedule release date. Here’s what we do know about the schedule prior to the actual release.”
Browns’ Jameis Winston’s reasoning for signing in Cleveland may be a surprise to some (A to Z Sports) “Cleveland Browns QB Jameis Winston had a main reason he signed with the Browns and it was Kevin Stefanski.”
DeShaun Watson in week 3 was the best QB play all season – week 3 rewatch (Youtube) Quincy Carrier continues to review the 2023 season