The Browns continued minicamp with their second day of practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said they are using minicamp as their installation phase to teach their offense and defense.
"We're using this offseason – we've got one more practice to go – so, we'll use all these practices like we have for every position to learn about our players and learn what guys do best," Stefanski said. "Obviously, for a wide receiver, want to find out what routes he's comfortable with. For the quarterbacks, find out what concepts they are comfortable with. So, that's really what this offseason has been about."
Here are some observations from the second day of minicamp.
11-on-11 drills
In one 11-on-11 period on the second day, QB Kenny Pickett led off reps for the team drill, followed by QB Shedeur Sanders and QB Dillon Gabriel. Pickett connected with WR Jerry Jeudy on a crosser, as well as another pass to WR Jamari Thrash near the sideline.
Sanders found WR Diontae Johnson near the sideline for the completion and handed the ball off to RB Quinshon Judkins who found a gap in the line and weaved and cut his way through the defense. Sanders also connected with WR Gage Larvadain in tight coverage.
"Running back is a hard position to evaluate in this setting," Stefanski said. "I will tell you, with Quinshon, with Dylan (Sampson) and the young guys, they've done a great job of learning the system, understanding their roles and what we're asking them to do. We've put a lot on their plates. So, Q, you see in college tape his cutting ability at that size is rare. Harder to see out here, although it does happen at times."
Gabriel rounded out the 11-on-11 period with a pass RB Ahmani Marshall, who turned and ran down the sideline. He had two immediate throws over the middle and also connected with TE Blake Whiteheart who ran into the end zone.
Get an inside look at the Cleveland Browns' offseason training as players gear up and go through drills during Mandatory Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
The defensive line during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Anthony Kendall (44) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive Quality Control Coach Jeff Anderson during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Nik Needham (25) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
The defensive line during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) and Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) and Offensive guard Brady Latham (64) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
The practice fields during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and the team during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jason Ivey (72) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) and Safety Grant Delpit (9) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jackson Barton (68) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Chigozie Anusiem (35) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Cornerback LaMareon James (27) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Julian Pearl (60) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Dartanyan Tinsley (65) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Running back Quinshon Judkins (10) and Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Long snapper Brent Matiscik (48) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
The practice fields during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Long snapper Brent Matiscik (48) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Long snapper Brent Matiscik (48) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
The practice fields during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Equipment during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Long snapper Brent Matiscik (48) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Ben Wilkerson during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Long snapper Rex Sunahara (50) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Fullback Troy Hairston (36) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
A helmet during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
7-on-7 drills
The Browns closed out practice with a 7-on-7 period in which they also moved down the field to mimic a 2-minute drill. Gabriel, Pickett and Sanders each took reps during the period. Pickett started with back-to-back throws to Thrash, the first down the sideline and another across the middle of the field. Pickett also connected with RB Jerome Ford as they moved down the field.
"(Jamari Thrash) has had a really strong spring," Stefanski said. "Is here all the time working on his body. Very intelligent player. Can line up in multiple positions, which I think is valuable. And then he showed up. He's caught the ball well, and the quarterbacks like how he gets open. He finds a way to get open versus zone and versus man."
Gabriel took reps next, and connected with WR Kisean Johnson and TE Harold Fannin Jr.. On another pass, he intended the ball for Johnson, who bobbled the ball but came down with the catch. Sanders rounded out the 7-on-7 drills with two passes to WR Luke Floriea and another to RB Dylan Sampson.
Red zone drills
The Browns did their first red zone team drill on one field, with the quarterbacks rotating. Gabriel started the first set of drills and handed the ball off to Sampson who broke through the defense and ran into the end zone. QB Joe Flacco followed with a pass to the back of the endzone for TE Brenden Bates– who appeared to come down with the ball and had LB Winston Reid in tight coverage on the pass – and a short pass to Judkins who ran into the endzone.
Then, the Browns two-spotted in modified 7-on-7 red zone drills, in which Gabriel and Sanders took reps on one field while Pickett and Flacco took reps on the other, Sanders threw a touchdown pass to Bates. Gabriel threw a pass to TE Tre' McKitty in the back of the end zone, who came down with the ball and stayed in bounds.
