The Browns kicked off the beginning of training camp with the first practice on Wednesday. With their first practice, they are setting the tone for the remainder of camp and the preseason, as well as laying the foundation for the 2025 regular season.
"Week one, day one for training camp, everybody's healthy and excited," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "It's been a long offseason. So, their focus is where it needs to be. Their focus is where it needs to be. They're going to push each other on both sides of the ball. But we have a lot of work to do. I think that's a big thing that our guys are understanding – it's 46 days till Sunday, Sept. 7, so that's a lot of opportunities for us to get better every single day. And that's what we're going to do today."
Let's look at the main notes from Day 1 of training camp.
Outlook on the quarterback competition
The biggest question surrounding the Browns' roster during training camp centers around who the starting quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season will be. The Browns have planned to use training camp to evaluate their four quarterbacks in Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, holding a true quarterback competition.
In this first four-day stretch of camp before the Browns have an off day, Stefanski said they have a plan in place for the quarterback practice order and reps that each quarterback takes. Then, they will use the off day to re-assess quarterback reps for the following week of practice.
They will continue to utilize the "two-spot" approach, in which they split into groups on two fields and run drills simultaneously. The Browns used one period on the first day of training camp in that setup to give reps to all four quarterbacks.
One element of training camp and the preseason that could play a factor in the competition will be the joint practices against the Panthers and the Eagles. Those practices allow the quarterbacks to be exposed to a different defense that isn't the Browns, and experience different looks and adjust to different players. Stefanski said those practices – which will include one joint practice with the Panthers ahead of Week 1 of the preseason and two with the Eagles ahead of Week 2 of the preseason – will provide valuable information in their evaluation process.
But Stefanski also isn't setting a timeline just yet on when he wants to have a decision made on the starter.
"I have a plan that's in pencil, and we have to take in information every single day, take in how guys are handling certain situations, and then adjust from there. But we'll get to those types of decisions later on," Stefanski said. "I think the big thing for me is putting our guys in a position where we can evaluate them. I think they did a great job in the spring. All four of those guys, I will continue to put them in some situations, but ultimately, we'd love to make decisions sooner than later."
Check out the top shots from Day 1 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Director of Strength and Conditioning Larry Jackson during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
The defensive backs during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Fullback Troy Hairston (36) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Kisean Johnson (83) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) and Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Offensive Line Coach Mike Bloomgren during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Stephen Bravo-Brown during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Offensive Line Coach Mike Bloomgren during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Fullback Troy Hairston (36) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (28) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Chigozie Anusiem (35) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Offensive Line Assistant Coach Sanders Davis during Day I of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Nik Needham (25) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (28) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Pass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Chad O'Shea during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Anthony Kendall (44) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during Day 1 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 23, 2025.
Myles Garrett sets high expectations for 2025
DE Myles Garrett has his eyes on the prize heading into the 2025 season. Not only does he hold personal goals – such as winning Defensive Player of the Year again – but he also has high expectations for the Browns.
"Expectations are higher than ever," Garrett said. "Expect to bounce back from last year, myself, defensively and as a team. So, the standard doesn't change or at least it does not lower, it just raises and improves. I think that we have guys who are older, who understand both sides of the coin, come from a really good season, come from really bad season. It can happen just like that. So, you've got to take that into account every single day when you're training and getting to know your guys. The margin for this game is very thin."
For the Browns to reach those goals, Garrett understands his role in their success. He knows he must be the best player he can be on the field and dominate defensively. As Garrett enters his ninth NFL season with the Browns, he focused his offseason on allowing his inner voice to be heard. He knows he needs to be a leader in the locker room and provide guidance to his teammates.
"Everything that I try to keep in, my inner monologue, how I go out throughout the day, think about things and just letting people hear that. Hear my thoughts and allow that to speak volume and guys really grab hold of it and be able to take it and inspire them, motivate them, so we can improve. Not just keeping that to myself anymore," Garrett said. "The team's going to go as I go. I'm going to try to be the driving factor behind that and create a standard in which everyone has to chase every single day."
