Time is quickly ticking down until the Browns hit the football field for their first game of the preseason. Eight days of training camp have gone by, and Cleveland is now a week away from its first preseason game against the Panthers on Aug. 8.
Day 8 saw consistent competition, with blocking drills for the pass catchers, three different situational drills and 1-on-1s across the board.
"I think the guys are doing a nice job understanding all the work that needs to be done," head coach Kevin Stefanski said before practice. "They're focused, meetings have been excellent, so looking forward to another good day."
Here are the top observations from Day 8 of training camp:
Pickett back at practice
QB Kenny Pickett returned to practice for the first time since July 26. The fourth-year quarterback was limited, not participating in team drills. Pickett went through positional drills and threw during 1-on-1s but was shut down for the rest of practice.
Whether or not Pickett will participate in the joint practice against Carolina is still to be determined. Stefanski cited that he wanted to see how Pickett looked in his return to the field before moving forward.
Blocking your man
The Browns' wideouts on Day 8 got ready for all aspects of what they will do this season. Players like WR Jerry Jeudy and WR Cedric Tillman went up against CB Denzel Ward and CB Greg Newsome II, not just trying to catch the ball, but also trying to block them.
Twice during practice, the wide receivers were asked to practice their blocking. One drill had the defensive back trying to shed one receiver blocking him and get to the other receiver before the wideout could take off. The second time the drill occurred, it was a true 1-on-1 with the receivers and tight ends trying to hold the defensive backs and linebackers away from the tackling dummy.
CB Cameron Mitchell blew through his man at the beginning of the drill. He dove to tackle the dummy, putting a big hit on the inanimate football player.
Check out the top shots from Day 8 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Youth football guests during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Youth football guests during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Youth football guests during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerbacks Coach Brandon Lynch during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (28) and Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
The offense during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
The offense during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
The team during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
The defense during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Wide receiver Winston Wright (38) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (47) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Fans during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Fans, Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) and Defensive tackle Ralph Holley (63) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Chomps and fans during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
A fan during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Cornerback LaMareon James (27) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Fans during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) during Day 8 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 1, 2025.
Maximum competition
Among the first drills the Browns did after getting out of positional drills were 1-on-1s across the entire team.
The wide receivers went up against the defensive backs, aiming to catch the ball. The tight ends went up against the linebackers, trying to stop them from getting to the quarterback. The offensive line went against their defensive counterparts, aiming to block as well.
Mitchell added a pick to his impressive day, taking advantage of an overthrow to WR Winston Wright.
CB LaMareon James outdid Mitchell, though, intercepting two passes during team drills. His first pick was thanks to a tip into the air by S Nik Needham that allowed James to secure the ball. His second was also caused by a deflection, this time by a receiver.
Catch, pass and run into the end zone
There were several touchdowns scored on Day 8, both through the air and on the ground.
During 7-on-7, QB Joe Flacco threw two touchdowns to two tight ends. His first went to TE Harold Fannin Jr. on a pass to the left. Flacco's second touchdown went through traffic into the back of the end zone to TE Blake Whiteheart. Flacco added a third touchdown on the afternoon during 11-on-11s with a pass to WR Jamari Thrash in the end zone.
QB Shedeur Sanders had the other passing touchdown among the quarterbacks. During 7-on-7 work, Sanders found RB Ahmani Marshall on a crossing route just below the goal line, making it easy for the rookie to score.
During 11-on-11, the running backs kept their feet moving to score touchdowns, feeding off running backs coach Duce Staley's constant energy. RB Jerome Ford broke off tackles at the line of scrimmage, making it through multiple levels to get the touchdown. RB Pierre Strong Jr. pushed the defender into the end zone along with him, while Marshall did the same thing a few plays later.
