What Ravens fans should know about the Cleveland Browns before training camp begins

The Ravens still have one of the deepest teams in the NFL after several key departures and the retirement of Michael Pierce during the offseason.

Such attrition provides the opportunity for younger players on the roster to assume larger roles while maintaining a Super Bowl window for a team that'll have new starters at several key defensive positions.Over the next two weeks, we will conduct mini-previews of the four AFC North teams as they begin reporting for training camp, with the Ravens' rookies set to report a week from Tuesday.

Cleveland is next, with Cincinnati reporting on July 19 and Pittsburgh reporting on July 23.With mid-July fast approaching, we're looking at what Ravens fans should know about the Cleveland Browns before training camp begins.Browns external free agency or trade additions this offseason:LB Jerome BakerQB Joe FlaccoWR DeAndre CarterDT Maliek CollinsG Teven JenkinsOL Cornelius LucasCB Nik NeedhamDE Julian OkwaraQB Kenny Pickett (Trade)DE Joe Tryon-ShoyinkaBrowns external free agency departures this offseason:The Cleveland Browns have seen a few key players depart in free agency this year.

Notably, offensive tackle James Hudson III signed with the Giants, wide receiver James Proche II joined the Titans, quarterback Jameis Winston also signed with the Giants, and quarterback Bailey Zappe is now with the Chiefs.

Additionally, the Browns released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo.

D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks.

The Browns' remaining unsigned free agentsT Hakeem Adeniji - UFATE Jordan Akins - UFAOT Geron Christian - UFARB Nick Chubb - UFAG Michael Dunn - UFADT Michael Dwumfour - ERFARB D'Onta Foreman - UFAFB/C Nick Harris - UFADE James Houston - RFAOLB Khaleke Hudson - UFADT Maurice Hurst II - UFAG Germain Ifedi - UFARB John Kelly Jr.

- ERFAS Rodney McLeod Jr.

- UFAWR Elijah Moore - UFATE Geoff Swaim - UFAT Jedrick Wills Jr.

- UFABrowns key weaponsCleveland's running back room consists of Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr., as Nick Chubb became an unrestricted free agent when the new league began on March 12.

In his first season with the Browns, Jerry Jeudy established himself as the top receiver among the corps, leading the pass catchers with 90 receptions for 1,229 receiving yards.

They also have young players in Cedric Tillman, David Bell, Jamari Thrash, and Michael Woods II.

The tight end room is led by David Njoku, who had the second-most receptions for the Browns in 2024 with 64 for 505 receiving yards and five touchdowns over 11 games.

On defense, the Browns signed DE Myles Garrett to a contract extension that goes through the 2030 season, but they also signed multiple players to help fill in their defensive line with DT Maliek Collins and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

The cornerback room is running it back from the 2024 season, with CB Tony Brown II re-signing with the Browns in free agency.

The room is led by four-time Pro Bowler Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II, as well as young players like Cameron Mitchell, Martin Emerson Jr., and Myles Harden, who have found their respective roles in the secondary.Will the Browns' free-agent additions pan out?The Browns added DeAndre Carter, who is likely the favorite to handle return duties in 2025.

Cleveland needs explosive plays in the return game after ranking 30th in yards per kick return (24.8) last season.

Carter, who ranked second in the league in yards per kick return (31.9), could provide that.

Teven Jenkins has started 38 games in four seasons, most prominently at left guard the last two years.

With Joel Bitonio returning for a 12th season after contemplating retirement, the addition of Jenkins could also be a move for the future.

Tryon-Shoyinka has never registered more than five sacks in a season.

His 6.0% pressure rate last season tied for 106th out of 190 qualifying pass rushers.

Joe Flacco spent the 2024 season with the Colts, appearing in eight games and starting six of them.

He completed 162 of 248 passing attempts for 1,761 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Flacco returns to Cleveland after joining the Browns in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

He started five consecutive games beginning in Week 13, and during that stretch, the Browns went 4-1 with Flacco at quarterback.

His tenure was highlighted by the Week 17 win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football that officially clinched their playoff berth their first playoff appearance since 2020.While in Cleveland, Flacco completed 123 of 204 passing attempts for 1,616 passing yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season.How did the Browns approach the NFL draft?The Cleveland Browns' 2025 draft class includes: DT Mason Graham (Round 1), LB Carson Schwesinger (Round 2), RB Quinshon Judkins (Round 2), TE Harold Fannin Jr.

(Round 3), QB Dillon Gabriel (Round 3), RB Dylan Sampson (Round 4), and QB Shedeur Sanders (Round 5).

The Browns traded down from the #2 pick in the first round, acquiring additional picks in the process.

They also traded up in the fifth round to select Shedeur Sanders.When does the Cleveland Browns' training camp start?July 18: Cleveland Browns rookies report for training campJuly 22: Cleveland Browns veterans report for training campThe rest of the Browns arrive for the start of training camp.

They'll undergo medical exams and other preliminary meetings.July 23: Cleveland Browns' first full-squad training camp practiceThe Browns will conduct their first full-squad training camp practice at 4:25 p.m.

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