As the Browns continue their dress rehearsal week during the final week of the preseason, they took to the practice fields on Tuesday.
Joe Flacco was officially named the starting quarterback, and he continued to take reps with starters and veterans as they Browns prepare for the final preseason game against the Rams on Aug. 23.
Here are the main pieces of news and notes from Tuesday's practice.
Kenny Pickett participates in some 11-on-11 drills
As QB Kenny Pickett continues his recovery from a hamstring injury he sustained on July 26, he took some reps in the 11-on-11 drills for the first time in about three weeks. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Pickett "continues to progress nicely."
Pickett had previously taken reps during 7-on-7 and individual drills during the two weeks of joint practices with the Panthers and the Eagles. He said he felt like he turned the corner during the week of joint practices with the Eagles – as he was able to run more on the second day of joint practices – and taking some reps in 11-on-11 is another step in that progress.
Shedeur Sanders does not practice
QB Shedeur Sanders – who is working through an oblique strain he endured early in the first joint practice with the Eagles on Aug. 13 – did not practice. He was in uniform and threw a handful of passes in warmups, but he did not participate in the individual or team drills. While the team drills took place, Sanders stood behind the drill and took the mental rep of that play.
"Going to do a little bit less today," Stefanski said before the start of practice. "Give him a break and see how it responds and then see how he's feeling for tomorrow."
Check out the top shots from Day 15 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
A helmet during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (81) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15), Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (42) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
The defensive backs during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (81) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) and Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Safety Nik Needham (25) and Football Operations Assistant Hajriz Aliu during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
The linebackers during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond (81) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
A water bottle during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during Day 15 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 19, 2025.
Isaiah Bond participates in first practice
The Browns officially announced they signed WR Isaiah Bond on Aug. 18, and he practiced for the first time on Tuesday. Bond addressed a sexual assault charge against him that was dropped, as well as his gratitude towards Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry and the Browns for signing him.
"I am very excited to be a Cleveland Brown," Bond said in an opening statement. "I've been playing football since (I was) six, and I know it's a great privilege to play in the NFL and I'm very grateful for that. I know there's going to be questions about the allegations, but my agent and my attorney have advised me not to go into details. Since day one I proclaimed my innocence, and I stand here today in that same way. I'm very excited to get to know my teammates and show the Cleveland Browns community why they made the right decision."
Berry also released a statement with the initial announcement of the signing of Bond:
"We've spent much of the last calendar year getting to know Isaiah as a player and professional and much of the last four months gaining a full understanding of his legal situation. On the legal side, we have done extensive research that includes but is not limited to hearing from both sides of the case and receiving the results of an independently administered polygraph test.
"Before the allegations, we also spent a great deal of time with Isaiah during the draft process on campus, at the Combine and at our facilities. His time at Alabama with Tommy Rees also weighed heavily on our assessment of his ability to operate successfully in a professional environment if brought into our organization. It is these touchpoints and more that gave us the necessary insights to make this decision. With his legal matter resolved through a no bill by a grand jury, Isaiah is focused on learning from this experience while moving forward with his life and career."
Now with the Browns, Bond is working to acclimate himself to his team and learn the playbook. He said during the process he continued to practice, helping him stay well-conditioned.
Bond believes he brings speed and playmaking to the Browns' receiver room, which features receivers like Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.
"I'm a complete receiver," Bond said. "I know how to run the whole route tree. I'm not just a fast guy. I'm not just catching screens. If you watch the plays, even when I'm not catching the ball, I get open a lot, so I could say I'm a very complete receiver. I'm ready to bring my best to the field."
